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Jerry Nadler: “I must correct the statement made a moment ago. This bill does not grant any privilege to one group. I presume the…”

On the recordJune 29, 2000
I must correct the statement made a moment ago. This bill does not grant any privilege to one group. I presume the gentleman meant doctors. The bill refers to 'all health care professionals,' doctors, nurses, physical therapists, everybody in the field. It is not a cartel of one group. It is simply a mistaken fact and a misquote of the bill.
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Jerry Nadler
Democratic · New York

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Addressing a misstatement regarding a bill related to health care professionals.

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