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On the recordMarch 18, 2010
I disagree that we do not have the best medical care in the world. Yes, we have people who are overweight. We have a higher homicide rate. We have other problems that affect health. But if you are treated, you get the best health care all over. Even in rural areas of Alabama you get well-trained physicians and nurses who can give you first-rate care. I reject that. But I do agree we pay too much. I hoped that would have been a basis for our bipartisan agreement as to how we can execute some changes that would help bring down the cost and create a more effective health care system. I certainly think we should go in that direction. I do think it is important that the American people believe the process is legitimate. The President said--I suppose in his interview yesterday; I saw it this morning--basically: I don't care what the process is. Just do it, House.
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Pete Sessions
Republican · Texas

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The speaker addresses health care reform and the legitimacy of the legislative process.

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