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Mike Rogers: “I put Medicare prescription drug when I was in Congress way…”

Featuring: Mike Rogers, Conservative | Former Candidate, U.S. Senate Michigan

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Mike Rogers and Elissa Slotkin debate

Published | Video Starts at 37:18

It is not and it's not because of the way they approach this. And they did advantage foreign governments over us providers in Medicare. I put Medicare prescription drug when I was in Congress way back when as a part of Medicare. First time it's ever happened. And I think you have the next question. Thank you so much candidates. There are thousands of Michiganders who are senior citizens watching the two of you debate. (37:18–37:26)

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Asserts he introduced Medicare prescription drug coverage for the first time.

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