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Barack Obama: We can continue to ignore the growing burden of runaway costs of health care.

On the recordFebruary 5, 2010
We can continue to ignore the growing burden of runaway costs of health care.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Remarks During a Meeting With the Democratic National Committee

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