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On the recordJune 13, 2019
I am a physician. I have taken care of people for 35 years. I am not sure I should be lectured, Madam Chair, on the proper way to take care of people in this country with regard to their health. I understand the attraction of maybe bringing a tax bill into this. I am not sure why the proponents can't leave this as a discussion of funding health. The bottom line is, this is an important subject, no question about it. Madam Chair, I yield back the balance of my time. The Acting CHAIR. The question is on the amendment offered by the gentlewoman from Virginia (Ms. Spanberger). The question was taken; and the Acting Chair announced that the ayes appeared to have it.
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Andy Harris
Republican · Maryland

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