I just do not understand why something which is so simple is not understood by our Republican colleagues, and I come to the conclusion that they are in the pocket of the special interests, whether it is the insurance companies or the pharmaceutical companies. Otherwise it does not make sense.
Frank Pallone: “I just do not understand why something which is so simple is not understood by our Republican colleagues, and I come to…”
On the recordJune 25, 2003
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Addressing concerns about Republican opposition to a healthcare proposal.
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