Mark Takano: “You have made previous public statements to the effect that you could…”

On the recordFebruary 5, 2018

You have made previous public statements to the effect that you could, Mr. Secretary.

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Mark Takano

Democratic · California

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Referencing earlier statements by Secretary Shulkin about program expansion.

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Mark Takano: “You have made previous public statements to the effect that you could, Mr. Secretary.”

Editor's note · Context