Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 23, 2007
When are we going to stand up and do something about this? We have talked about it too long. We have got to stand up to the insurance companies and the drug companies that Barack just spoke about.
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Barack Obama
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Obama emphasizes the need for action against insurance and drug companies to bring about real change in healthcare.

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