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On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
The President made two pledges in his campaign that it seems to me in the health area bring Democrats and Republicans together.
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Ron Wyden
Democratic · Oregon

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Wyden highlights bipartisan support for health reform based on presidential pledges.

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