Political Quotes

On the recordJune 11, 2019
But I don't believe it should fairly fall on the shoulders of a consumer who shows up and is absolutely powerless and had nothing to do with creating the mess in the first place.
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Peter Welch
Democratic · Vermont

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Welch argues that consumers shouldn't bear the burden of healthcare issues.

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