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Tammy Baldwin: “I must note that the gentleman points out that we are the only industrialized Nation in the world that does not offer…”

On the recordMay 12, 2004
I must note that the gentleman points out that we are the only industrialized Nation in the world that does not offer health care to all of its citizens. I cannot imagine how anyone believes that a system where 43.6 million people are uninsured, and many more underinsured, we are clearly rationing care here in this country and need to step up to the plate and address that.
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Tammy Baldwin
Democratic · Wisconsin

Editor's note · Context

Discussing the need for universal health care in the U.S. during a debate.

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