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Michael Burgess: “I heard phrases like 'you can keep the doctor'--'if you like the doctor, you have you can keep him.'”

On the recordApril 29, 2019
I heard phrases like 'you can keep the doctor'--'if you like the doctor, you have you can keep him.'
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Michael Burgess
Republican · Texas

Editor's note · Context

Burgess recalls broken promises from the ACA to argue against a new comprehensive healthcare system.

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