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On the recordNovember 25, 2007
And, by the way, Senator Clinton still has not explained what exactly this mandate is. What is she going to do if somebody doesn't purchase health care? Is she going to fine them? Is she going to garnish their wages?
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama challenges Clinton on the enforcement of her health care mandate.

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