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Bill Bennett: “I think everyone should have some kind of coverage. I think it is in society's best interest to have everyone have some…”

On the recordMay 8, 2007
I think everyone should have some kind of coverage. I think it is in society's best interest to have everyone have some kind of coverage. We do it with auto insurance. You can't drive if you don't have an individual insurance plan. So that is how we get universal coverage.
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Bill Bennett

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Discussing health care mandates during a Senate floor debate.

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