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On the recordAugust 12, 2022
To my friends across the aisle: Where were you when your twice impeached President was putting billions of dollars in the pockets of the wealthy? You complain about drug prices being reduced for seniors, complain about them having out-of-pocket costs capped at $2,000? I refuse to allow a bill that is good to be defeated by a perfect bill that we won't get. I will support this bill, and I ask my colleagues to do so as well. It is time to take care of our seniors. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are again reminded to direct their remarks to the Chair.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas
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Aug 12, 2022

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