On the recordFebruary 13, 2018
You know, there's a saying that people like myself that run for public office and have been around awhile kind of live by, and it's called 'no good deed goes unpunished.'
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Barton reflects on the challenges faced by Congress in healthcare despite good intentions.
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You can tell that you have been president of a national organization. I am throwing you softballs, and you are being very ecumenical.
That's hard to stomach. We wouldn't be having this discussion if there wasn't a general agreement that your company has discriminated against conservatives, most of whom happen to be Republican.
Now, I want to ask Mr. Salo, you have mentioned two principles that legislation that actually works should have. You mentioned flexibility. Does ACE Kids have flexibility?
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