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On the recordJuly 31, 2013
The Supreme Court stated very clearly 'Americans have a choice. They can either buy government-approved health insurance or they can choose not to and instead pay a penalty.'
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Mike Johnson
Republican · Louisiana

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Johnson emphasizes the Supreme Court's ruling on health insurance choices.

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