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Andy Barr: “But I think what we are doing here is very, very important. And no matter where you fall on the political spectrum or…”

On the recordAugust 26, 2013
But I think what we are doing here is very, very important. And no matter where you fall on the political spectrum or where you fall in terms of this particular issue, you know, this is important work because it impacts one-sixth of the American economy.
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Andy Barr
Republican · Kentucky

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Barr highlights the significance of healthcare discussions for the economy.

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