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Jim McDermott: “When you sit at the Federal level, when you sit at this dais, and you look out on the United States, and you try and…”

On the recordJuly 11, 2011
When you sit at the Federal level, when you sit at this dais, and you look out on the United States, and you try and figure out what should we do, then the question that--I mean, Dr. Jenny raises the question of more pediatric--pediatricians trained in looking at the issue.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

McDermott emphasizes the need for trained pediatricians to address child abuse issues.

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