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Barack Obama: The toughest insurance reforms in history. , And by the way, when you talk to Republicans and you say, well, are you…

On the recordMarch 18, 2010
The toughest insurance reforms in history. , And by the way, when you talk to Republicans and you say, well, are you against this, a lot of them will say, no, no, that part's OK.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the strength of the proposed insurance reforms and notes that some Republicans do not oppose certain aspects.

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