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William Tauzin: But let me tell you what the real option is, and the gentleman from Connecticut has pointed it out. The option is either…

On the recordSeptember 29, 1995
But let me tell you what the real option is, and the gentleman from Connecticut has pointed it out. The option is either fix this system, control costs, and create a better choice for Americans or else raise taxes dramatically to keep this system from bankruptcy.
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William Tauzin
Republican · Louisiana

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Discussing Medicaid and Medicare reforms during a floor speech.

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