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Lloyd Doggett: “I was wondering in that regard if the gentlewoman had the opportunity last night to see the reality check. She is aware…”

On the recordOctober 10, 1995
I was wondering in that regard if the gentlewoman had the opportunity last night to see the reality check. She is aware of the need that this Republican leadership has to do a reality check, because sometimes we wonder where they came from when they talk about conditions in America that do not seem to bear any relationship to the way real life is out there for ordinary hardworking Americans. But did the gentlewoman see the reality check last night about the role of Golden Rule Insurance Company and the medical savings accounts with reference to this whole Medicare struggle?
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the Republican leadership's perspective on Medicare and insurance during a debate.

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