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Michael Burgess: “I didn't give up a career in health care to come sit on the sidelines.”

On the recordFebruary 1, 2017
I didn't give up a career in health care to come sit on the sidelines.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess expresses frustration over being accused of inaction in health care.

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