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On the recordMarch 17, 2010
What we are talking about here this evening is the proposition that the Congress will take over, over a period of time, one-sixth of the U.S. economy. That is the health care section of the economy. Obviously, this big a change, a remake of health care, which is not just changing a little portion here or there, but a complete remake of health care, is a question of significant proportion. It is a very costly proposition. It's one that involves a tremendous amount of change, and any change, of course, is controversial. This proposal, though, is more controversial than most and is resulting in a tremendous outpouring of phone calls. The switchboards are almost shut down here at the Capitol.
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W. Todd Akin
Missouri

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The speaker addresses the controversial health care reform and its implications for the U.S. economy.

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