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John Garamendi: “In fact, this law requires that the three of us and all 435 Members of Congress and 100 Members of the Senate will get…”

On the recordJanuary 18, 2011
In fact, this law requires that the three of us and all 435 Members of Congress and 100 Members of the Senate will get the exact same kind of insurance that every American gets. We don't get a special deal. In fact, we get to pay for part of it ourselves. That is a fact. So what about those people that are out there uninsured that get sick. We get to pay for it through our health insurance policies because that cost is shifted over to us, the taxpayer. There is no free lunch here. The question we have is should everybody participate in this insurance pool. I think it is only fair to say that we all participate.
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John Garamendi
Democratic · California
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govinfo.gov
Jan 18, 2011

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Garamendi discusses health insurance coverage and the responsibilities of Congress members regarding insurance.

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