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Robert C. Byrd: “Under the guise of reform, we cannot, we must not, try to address every issue that can be lumped under the loose…”

On the recordAugust 18, 1994
Under the guise of reform, we cannot, we must not, try to address every issue that can be lumped under the loose category of health care. We simply cannot do it.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
govinfo.gov
Aug 18, 1994

Editor's note · Context

Opposing the scope of the pending health care reform bill.

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