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On the recordJanuary 6, 2011
Thank you very much. You've raised about seven of the major issues that are involved in this repeal that the Republicans will bring to this floor next Wednesday without one hearing in any relevant policy committee, a repeal that will affect every single American--that will affect their well-being, their health, their ability to get health insurance, and their ability to stay healthy. {time} 1550 So we have an enormous issue before us and we want the American public to be aware of what's going on here. It is the repeal of the Patient's Bill of Rights. Let me move on to one of our other colleagues from Tennessee. Mr. Steven Cohen, if you will join us, please.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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