Democrats know this because we've been listening to what Americans have been Saying to us, we know the strain that this is putting on families, and we've been fighting to lower health care costs. But we've come up against a roadblock. These Republicans have stopped us at every single turn [in efforts to lower health care costs]. For months, we've been asking our Republican colleagues to work with us on extending these Affordable Care act tax credits. And this is something to be clear that absolutely should not be controversial for many people. (14:15–14:21)
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Asserts that Republicans have consistently blocked efforts to reduce health care costs.
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