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Michael Burgess: “I need to know before I die that if my children find themselves in this unenviable position, this Nation that I proudly…”

On the recordOctober 2, 2017
I need to know before I die that if my children find themselves in this unenviable position, this Nation that I proudly serve will respect their liberties and the right to make their own decision about their medical treatments.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess emphasizes the importance of individual rights in medical decisions.

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