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John B. Breaux: “The great challenge today I would just suggest to both my Democratic colleagues and my Republican friends and…”

On the recordApril 26, 2012
The great challenge today I would just suggest to both my Democratic colleagues and my Republican friends and colleagues... is how do both political parties bridge the gap between the different political philosophies and produce health care reform for America's seniors?
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John B. Breaux

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Breaux emphasizes the need for bipartisan cooperation in health care reform.

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