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Pat McHenry: “The Administration wants to create, as you know, a government health insurance option. And my fear is that if it is like…”

On the recordJuly 13, 2009
The Administration wants to create, as you know, a government health insurance option. And my fear is that if it is like those in other countries, it will result in rationing of health care, limiting choice, and erosion of quality.
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Pat McHenry
Republican · North Carolina

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McHenry expresses concern about government health insurance leading to rationing and reduced quality.

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