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David Schweikert: “Why is it that the government has transformed itself into an instrument of plunder? It has taken from us our plan.”

On the recordDecember 5, 2013
Why is it that the government has transformed itself into an instrument of plunder? It has taken from us our plan.
Said by
David Schweikert
Republican · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Schweikert criticizes government intervention in healthcare and its impact on personal plans.

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