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On the recordSeptember 18, 2000
Since the name of the great Lone Star State has been invoked here, I have to tell my colleagues about an experience that I had... there was that kind of price discrimination.
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Lloyd Doggett
Democratic · Texas

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Discussing prescription drug prices for seniors compared to pets in Texas.

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