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On the recordMarch 28, 2012
If you have guaranteed issue, that is preexisting conditions are out of the way, you must have universal coverage.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

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McDermott emphasizes the need for universal coverage alongside guaranteed issue to control costs.

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