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John Winston Porter: “Let's focus on what the direction of this country ought to be in providing affordable health care coverage for this…”

On the recordFebruary 26, 2014
Let's focus on what the direction of this country ought to be in providing affordable health care coverage for this Nation.
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John Winston Porter
Illinois

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Emphasizing the need for affordable health care coverage for all citizens.

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