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On the recordJanuary 18, 2010
In many ways, the campaign in Massachusetts became a referendum not only on health-care reform, but also on the openness and integrity of our government process. It is vital that we restore the respect of the American people in our system of government and in our leaders.
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Jim Webb
Democratic · Virginia

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Jim Webb comments on the significance of the Massachusetts campaign as a referendum on health-care reform and government integrity.

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