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Rob Andrews: Finally, I heard one of our colleagues say this bill will create a socialist utopia. No, Mr. Speaker, it won't. It will…

On the recordMarch 21, 2010
Finally, I heard one of our colleagues say this bill will create a socialist utopia. No, Mr. Speaker, it won't. It will create a decent society that every man, woman, and child in this society and this country so richly deserves. Vote ``yes'' on this bill.
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Rob Andrews
Democratic · New Jersey
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Mar 21, 2010

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The speaker is addressing misconceptions about a bill's impact on society.

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