Karen is a longtime friend of mine who has championed this issue on behalf of individuals with down syndrome and all disabilities to ensure equal access to care they need. Please join me in welcoming her to the Senate colleagues. I ask that Michigan should join the 26 other states that have passed legislation to end this discriminatory practice, remove barriers to health care, and save lives. I ask for your co sponsorship and I ask that my remarks be printed in the Journal. Objection. Sort. (02:21–02:31)
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