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On the recordFebruary 9, 2016
this Congress would not be willing to stand up to the pharmaceutical lobby.
Said by
Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Doggett criticizes Congress for its inaction against pharmaceutical companies' pricing.

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