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Health Secretary Kennedy defends decisions and firings in opening statement

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Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. delivered his opening statement at a Senate Finance Committee hearing, defending the decisions and firings he has been a part of at the Department of Health and Human Services. Kennedy was briefly interrupted by a protester during his remarks.

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