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Sheila Jackson Lee: I support this legislation, but there are fixes that I would like to have, and I am committed to working beyond the vote…

On the recordMarch 20, 2010
I support this legislation, but there are fixes that I would like to have, and I am committed to working beyond the vote tomorrow. I don't like to see the comments that I have seen on signs. I respect it, because I am someone who appreciates the Constitution.
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Sheila Jackson Lee
Democratic · Texas
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govinfo.gov
Mar 20, 2010

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Jackson Lee addresses the importance of healthcare legislation and the need for improvements.

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