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Robert C. Byrd: “The American people think we are talking about fairness, cost containment, basic coverage for all, simplicity, and…”

On the recordAugust 18, 1994
The American people think we are talking about fairness, cost containment, basic coverage for all, simplicity, and reducing deficits when we advocate health care reform.
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Robert C. Byrd
West Virginia
Source
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Aug 18, 1994

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Raising concerns about the cost of the pending health care reform bill.

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