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Barack Obama: I don't believe anyone should be in charge of your health insurance decisions but you and your doctor.

On the recordAugust 10, 2009
I don't believe anyone should be in charge of your health insurance decisions but you and your doctor.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

President Obama emphasizes the importance of personal choice in health insurance decisions.

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