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Paul Begala: “They should become the change they seek in the world. They should lead by example and reject government-funded health…”

On the recordNovember 4, 2010
They should become the change they seek in the world. They should lead by example and reject government-funded health care for themselves and their family.
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Paul Begala
Democratic · Texas

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Paul Begala suggests that Republicans should reject government health care benefits as a demonstration of their commitment to repeal Obamacare.

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