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John McCain: It was produced behind closed doors. It was produced with unsavory -- I say that with respect -- deal-making -- the…

On the recordMarch 16, 2010
It was produced behind closed doors. It was produced with unsavory -- I say that with respect -- deal-making -- the Louisiana purchase, the funding of $300 million for one state, the Cornhusker kickback, which has, I understand, now been done away with.
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John McCain
Republican · Arizona

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John McCain criticizes the process by which the health care legislation was created, highlighting specific controversial deals.

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