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Barack Obama: People who can afford to buy health insurance should take responsibility to do so.

On the recordJuly 1, 2012
People who can afford to buy health insurance should take responsibility to do so.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Barack Obama emphasizes the responsibility of individuals to purchase health insurance.

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