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Mitch McConnell: I meant that the political system should take up the issue to assure that people have health care, yes, Senator, not in…

On the recordApril 21, 2010
I meant that the political system should take up the issue to assure that people have health care, yes, Senator, not in a legal or a rights sense at all.
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Mitch McConnell
Republican · Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

McConnell emphasizes the need for political action on health care, not legal rights.

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