Elijah Cummings: “They are not collateral damage; they are our people. They are…”

On the recordAugust 1, 2012

They are not collateral damage; they are our people. They are Americans. That is an amazing accomplishment that our Nation should be proud of.

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Cummings emphasizes the importance of the ACA for Americans who need healthcare.

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