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Richard Gephardt: Let me say again, Mr. Gingrich, something is better than nothing. What you are offering the American people is nothing.…

On the recordMarch 16, 1994
Let me say again, Mr. Gingrich, something is better than nothing. What you are offering the American people is nothing. You do not have a described benefit. You are buying pig in a poke if you buy the Republican plan. At least with the Democratic plan, we have described benefits. And again, we welcome you to work with us. We need your help.
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Richard Gephardt
Missouri

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Criticizing the Republican plan during a debate on healthcare reform.

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