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David Price: Mr. Speaker, I do not think the American people understand, and the gentleman is down in Chapel Hill and he knows the…

On the recordMay 8, 2003
Mr. Speaker, I do not think the American people understand, and the gentleman is down in Chapel Hill and he knows the pressure that is on the hospitals; it is the same in Chicago or Richmond or Seattle or New York or anywhere. What we are saying to those counties, to those cities, to those States, we are not going to help you. You are on your own. The President made no provision.
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David Price
Democratic · North Carolina

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Discussing the lack of federal support for hospitals during a speech.

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