“Joan Sebastian Guerrero should still be alive.”
“This President needs guardrails, not a blank check”
“I cannot vote to fund an illegal war with no justification, no set goal, and no exit strategy.”
“This cannot be acceptable in America.”
“Federal investment like this can transform lives and economies.”
“Anyone responsible for wrongdoing must be held accountable.”

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On the recordMarch 18, 1999
It will give to all Americans the peace of mind--the security--to which all citizens should be entitled.
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Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington
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Editor's note · Context

Describing the purpose of the American Health Security Act.

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