Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 27, 2010
It would be a human tragedy to do so, and we can avoid it if we are responsible about delivery system reform in the time that we now have.
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Sheldon Whitehouse
Democratic · Rhode Island

Editor's note · Context

Whitehouse warns against drastic measures like cutting programs if reforms are not implemented soon.

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