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On the recordApril 21, 1994
when it comes to health care reform, bipartisanship is the best solution. Let us face it--neither Republicans nor Democrats have the complete answer to health care. It is time that both sides come together, in a nonpartisan way, to develop a real solution that meets the health care needs of the American family. Let us craft a commonsense bill that provides access to private and affordable health insurance to Americans--even if they have a pre-existing condition or change jobs. Let's address the cost drivers in our system and reform our malpractice laws and reduce paperwork. I doubt if the average middle class family cares who passes the health care bill, as long as it fixes what's broken in our current system without destroying the quality of care and choice they have come to expect. So let us put partisanship behind us and begin working together to pass a bill that both Republicans and Democrats can support.
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Dennis Hastert
Illinois

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Addressing the need for bipartisanship in health care reform.

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