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On the recordMarch 3, 2010
You are right. The thing about legislation, because it affects so many people, it is so expensive and what you sometimes create can never be taken back, it is absolutely crucial that we get this thing right the first time. We would be far better off--I guess it is maybe a little bit like choosing a wife. You want to be sure you choose the right one the first time. It is less expensive that way. This is something you want to get it right the first time, and if there is doubt, if there are questions, then it says it is probably better to slow up and take a good look at what you are doing. Now, there are some things about the bill that are being proposed here that are just completely anathema to many, many Americans. I think if you have to say, well, what would some of those things be, I mentioned the special deals. People don't like that. But if you get to the heart of what is going on in health care, it is that relationship between you when you are sick and your doctor.
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W. Todd Akin
Missouri

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The speaker discusses the importance of careful legislation, particularly in health care.

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