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On the recordFebruary 15, 2017
We are not going to improve our health-care system by telling people of means that they cannot spend money on health care.
Said by
Ben Cardin
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Argues that healthcare improvements should focus on vulnerable populations, not restricting wealthier individuals.

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