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On the recordJune 24, 2015
Congress passed the Affordable Care Act to improve health insurance markets, not to destroy them.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Doggett emphasizes the purpose of the Affordable Care Act amidst ongoing repeal attempts.

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