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Michael Burgess: “I contacted the transition team in 2008 and I said, 'Look, I didn't give up a 25-year medical career to come sit on the…”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2017
I contacted the transition team in 2008 and I said, 'Look, I didn't give up a 25-year medical career to come sit on the sidelines while you guys do this. Talk to me. I am willing to talk to you.'
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess expresses his willingness to engage in discussions about healthcare reform.

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