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On the recordJuly 23, 2001
I have very few, and I cannot recall any, really, who have been to my office and said, ``Mac, I want you to pass legislation to let me sue my insurance plan and my employer.'' That is not what is on their mind. What is on their mind is the information that the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Fletcher) shared with us: ``What am I going to do about health insurance and health care coverage for me and my family?'' Those are the concerns.
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Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

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Discussing constituents' concerns about health care coverage and insurance during a floor speech.

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