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On the recordJanuary 28, 2020
the same people that told us we can't afford more medical research. We can't afford better schools. We can't provide healthcare for more Americans.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Criticizing Republicans for prioritizing tax cuts over public services.

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