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Steny Hoyer: “I'm for a public option, but I'm also for passing a bill.”

On the recordAugust 20, 2009
I'm for a public option, but I'm also for passing a bill.
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Steny Hoyer
Democratic · Maryland

Editor's note · Context

Hoyer emphasizes the importance of passing health care reform while supporting a public option.

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