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Ben Ray Luján: I have to believe this comes down to the fact that the leaders of the Grand Old Party don't think that some people are…

On the recordJanuary 31, 2017
I have to believe this comes down to the fact that the leaders of the Grand Old Party don't think that some people are grand enough to deserve health care.
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Ben Ray Luján
Democratic · New Mexico

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Lujan criticizes GOP leaders for their views on health care access.

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