On the recordMay 10, 2016
Getting the people covered by health care is one thing. Controlling the cost is another thing, and this is about controlling the cost, and I don't believe we have our arms around it yet.
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congress.govGetting the people covered by health care is one thing. Controlling the cost is another thing, and this is about controlling the cost, and I don't believe we have our arms around it yet.
Emphasizing the challenge of controlling healthcare costs.
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