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Judy Chu: It seems that many Republicans believe in freedom, provided no one uses that freedom in a way that they do not approve…

On the recordJanuary 8, 2014
It seems that many Republicans believe in freedom, provided no one uses that freedom in a way that they do not approve of.
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Judy Chu
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Criticism of Republicans' selective interpretation of freedom regarding health care choices.

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