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Greg Casar: “Eight years ago, when extreme Republicans had the White…”

Featuring: Greg Casar, Democratic | U.S. House, Texas, District 35

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But I don't really like their odds because House Republicans and billionaires are picking a fight with working Americans. And in a democracy, the people win. Eight years ago, when extreme Republicans had the White House and both the House and the Senate, they had Their plan to take health care away from millions of Americans and end the Affordable Care Act. But the American people won, and. And those House Republicans lost. And we're right back in the same situation, because today something is happening in America. (02:49–03:03)

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