Premier Danny Williams of Newfoundland and Labrador underwent a specialized type of surgery in Miami on February 4th to repair a heart valve. Williams said he decided to have heart surgery in the United States based on the advice of his doctors. Speaking from his condominium in Sarasota, Florida on February 22nd, Williams said he knew the decision to go south of the border would spark controversy, but that he decided his personal health trumped any public fallout. Williams was back on the job by March.

Date: 2010-02-22
Placeline: SARASOTA, Florida.
Source: The Canadian Press
Length: 15 seconds

Transcript Prediction: << I was told that they could be the base but you know I can't fail to buy them in a long enough time in a decade. I can't say I'm surprised by any debate that takes place of my own personal perspective you know this is my heart my choice and my help >>

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