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George H.W. Bush: “I could barely contain myself. Of course, the government has something to do with his plan. It's the cornerstone of his…”

On the recordOctober 11, 2004
I could barely contain myself. Of course, the government has something to do with his plan. It's the cornerstone of his plan, it's the crux of his health care policy to expand the federal government.
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George H.W. Bush
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

George W. Bush mocks John Kerry's health care plan, arguing it involves significant government control.

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