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On the recordJuly 23, 2007
Absolutely it does. John and I have a disagreement. John thinks that the only way we get universal coverage is to mandate coverage. I think that the problem is not that people are trying to avoid getting health care coverage.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

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Obama defends his health care plan and emphasizes the need for universal coverage.

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