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Danny Davis: “You know, you wouldn't think it but, yes, as a matter of fact. Gee, I would hate to be in a situation especially at my…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2010
You know, you wouldn't think it but, yes, as a matter of fact. Gee, I would hate to be in a situation especially at my age and not have health insurance and preexisting conditions be a factor in whether or not I could get a policy. I mean, it would probably be sky high, off the roof. You could never get it. And this is just such a great development. It's enough for us to be talking about for the next 5 years again. I want to just thank you, Donna. I really do. Because much of what we do is process. I mean, consent is certainly a part, but it takes hours and hours. It takes negotiations, interaction. You've been there all the way. You've been our leader on health care, and it's such a pleasure to serve with you and know of your tremendous dedication to this cause.
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Danny Davis
Democratic · Illinois
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govinfo.gov
Mar 22, 2010

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The speaker discusses the importance of health insurance and the impact of preexisting conditions.

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