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John Garamendi: “I thought that might be the case. As a former insurance commissioner, I learned that the availability or the…”

On the recordApril 9, 2013
I thought that might be the case. As a former insurance commissioner, I learned that the availability or the unavailability of insurance is a high motivator.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California

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Garamendi emphasizes the importance of insurance availability in motivating compliance.

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