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John Mica: the Democrats have chosen a trial lawyer as their vice presidential nominee. Now that is just what this country needs, a…

On the recordJuly 6, 2004
the Democrats have chosen a trial lawyer as their vice presidential nominee. Now that is just what this country needs, a trial lawyer in the second most powerful position in the United States. That is just what America needs, a well-positioned trial lawyer who can make certain we sue more health care providers, sue more hospitals and drug companies. That is just what America needs, a trial lawyer who can ensure we sue more manufacturers and corporations. If trial lawyers have not driven our health care costs out of sight and our job overseas, we need to give them a better platform to finish the job. Let us be frank, Madam Speaker, America needs a trial lawyer at the helm like Custer needed another Indian at Big Horn. However, there might be a bright side to having more trial lawyers in Washington, since the courts have given terrorists the right to have their own lawyers. At least now we will have something positive for more trial lawyers to do here.
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John Mica
Republican · Florida

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Criticizing the Democratic vice presidential nominee's background as a trial lawyer.

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