“Disease does not recognize congressional districts or party affiliation.”

— Steve Kagen

[27 June 2007, http://www.vote-smart.org/speech_detail.php?sc_id=299749&keyword=&phrase=&contain=, "Kagen Introduces Bill To Save Wisconsin Family Medical Training", Public Statements, Project Vote Smart, 2007-07-21]
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