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On the recordApril 23, 2013
I would challenge my colleagues on the other side to go out and explain to at least some of their constituents--for example, the parents of children with preexisting conditions--that they want to take away insurance to them.
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Janice Schakowsky
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Schakowsky challenges Republicans to justify their stance on healthcare to constituents.

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