People throughout this country should be able to afford to go see a doctor when they need one for themselves, their family, their children.
Hakeem Jeffries: “People throughout this country should be able to afford to go see a doctor when they need one for themselves, their…”
On the recordOctober 12, 2025
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Jeffries criticized Republicans for their stance on healthcare during the government shutdown.
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