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On the recordJune 10, 2009
I think to say that we have to hold coverage hostage to cost control is to say we're going to hold this small piece hostage to this enormous piece.
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Chris Dodd
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Dodd argues against linking healthcare coverage to cost control measures.

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