Obamacare, and I won't call it that, the Affordable Care Act is not an accident. It was purposely signed into law because Democrats, unfortunately not Republicans, believe that they could make a difference in improving the healthcare system for Americans.
On the recordNovember 13, 2013
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Pallone defends the Affordable Care Act against Republican criticism.
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