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John Larson: “We do not have the numbers to stop whatever the majority will is. Within the Republican caucus reside Members like the…”

On the recordJune 26, 2002
We do not have the numbers to stop whatever the majority will is. Within the Republican caucus reside Members like the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Gutknecht) who are in my mind true heroes in this body who are willing to go against the tide, who are willing to stand up to their own leadership, who are willing to stand up to the pharmaceutical industry and say, wait a minute, these seniors have waited long enough. They have endured far more than they should. I applaud the gentleman from Minnesota (Mr. Gutknecht) and those valiant Republicans.
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John Larson
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the challenges faced by the minority party and praising bipartisan efforts for seniors.

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