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Bill Clinton: I rise reluctantly, but firmly, to oppose the amendment he is sponsoring... this amendment allows health plans to define…

On the recordJune 27, 2001
I rise reluctantly, but firmly, to oppose the amendment he is sponsoring... this amendment allows health plans to define 'medically necessary and appropriate' in a way that poses a great threat to all patients and families who require hospice and palliative care to treat the suffering associated with terminal illness.
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Bill Clinton
Democratic · Arkansas

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Opposing an amendment related to health plans and hospice care during Senate floor debate.

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