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On the recordMay 4, 1994
Even before the President submitted his health care reform bill, it was clear he had taken the lead on that issue. He has made the crisis of the welfare system an issue for the first time in this country, and, when it comes to overall change----
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Eleanor Holmes Norton
Democratic · District of Columbia

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Discussing the President's leadership on health care reform and welfare system issues.

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