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On the recordJanuary 7, 2009
The Republican Leader has said he is ready to go to work on that, starting with Social Security and then I believe we should do health care this year.
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Lamar Alexander
Republican · Tennessee

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Alexander outlines priorities for fiscal responsibility, starting with Social Security and health care.

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