Sam Brownback: “I think we can do those things. Yet we continue down this route of…”

On the recordApril 11, 2007

I think we can do those things. Yet we continue down this route of division. Why would we do that when in the balance sit patients in this country and around the world who seek our help? I have shown you many pictures of those who have gotten help but need more and are having to travel overseas for these treatments. Let's not force them to do that. Let's stop the politics of division. Let's start working together and have a culture that respects human dignity. We can do that. Reject S. 5.

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Sam Brownback

Republican · Kansas

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Addressing the need for collaboration in healthcare and opposing S. 5 during a Senate floor debate.

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Sam Brownback: “I think we can do those things. Yet we continue down this route of division. Why would we do that when in the balance…”

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