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On the recordOctober 1, 2010
Even if those who believe this should be repealed--and I don't; that would be a profound mistake to repeal that law--even if they had enough votes to repeal it, they would not have enough votes to override a presidential veto.
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Byron Dorgan
Democratic · North Dakota

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Dorgan argues against repealing the Health Care Bill, citing the need for 67 votes to override a veto.

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