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Michael Burgess: “Willie Sutton used to rob banks because that is where the money was.”

On the recordMay 4, 2011
Willie Sutton used to rob banks because that is where the money was.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

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Burgess emphasizes focusing on dual eligibles in Medicare for cost savings.

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