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Charles Rangel: That is very nice, but if, indeed, this ridiculous plan that is borne dead except for political purposes was to succeed…

On the recordJuly 31, 2013
That is very nice, but if, indeed, this ridiculous plan that is borne dead except for political purposes was to succeed, then there would be no need for your appearance before this Committee; is that not correct?
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Charles Rangel
Democratic · New York

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Rangel critiques the political motivations behind the healthcare plan's opposition.

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