On the recordFebruary 15, 2011
This effort is about saving lives. And to those who say we cannot afford this now, I say we can afford in no way not to do it.
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congress.govThis effort is about saving lives. And to those who say we cannot afford this now, I say we can afford in no way not to do it.
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