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Ken Calvert: Winston Churchill once observed that ``the inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings * * * while…

On the recordFebruary 8, 1994
Winston Churchill once observed that ``the inherent vice of capitalism is the unequal sharing of blessings * * * while the inherent virtue of socialism is the equal sharing of miseries.'' As Congress begins in earnest to consider proposals for health care reform, we would do well to remember Mr. Churchill's words. During this debate, let us not forget that our country is blessed with the finest health care system in the world. And in our quest to make the blessings of high quality health care available to more Americans, let us be careful not to lower the quality of health care for all Americans.
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Ken Calvert
Republican · California

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The speaker addresses health care reform and the importance of maintaining quality in the system.

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