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Michael Burgess: “It is a trick question, Mr. Giese. I am sorry. I couldn't help myself.”

On the recordMarch 12, 2014
It is a trick question, Mr. Giese. I am sorry. I couldn't help myself.
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Burgess humorously acknowledges the complexity of Medicare Advantage costs.

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