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Michael Burgess: “I believe in private industry. I believe that, when the Government gets in things, the entry to the industry only gets…”

On the recordMay 20, 2019
I believe in private industry. I believe that, when the Government gets in things, the entry to the industry only gets more difficult.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess argues for private industry over government intervention in drug pricing.

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