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On the recordSeptember 19, 2025
I did rise to my feet, and I did say to the President: You have no mandate to cut Medicaid.
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Al Green
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Addressing concerns about proposed cuts to Medicaid during a speech.

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