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On the recordJanuary 19, 2011
Mr. Speaker, I rise today to speak in favor of repealing the government takeover of health care forced through Congress without the input of the American people. This country is currently in the midst of a terrible recession and it's clear that shouldering America's small businesses with heavier tax burdens and increased regulation will only prolong our road to recovery. By mandating that small businesses and individuals carry government- approved health care, the Federal Government has dramatically overstepped the boundaries of personal freedom guaranteed by our Constitution. It infringes on the rights of the States by forcing new requirements upon them and penalizing them should they choose to opt out of the Federal mandate. The American people were misled. A government-run health care plan will limit access and choice, and millions of Americans will lose their coverage because of mandates from bureaucrats in Washington. ____________________
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Jeff Denham
Republican · California

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