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“We certainly will have a vote on proceeding to a bill to repeal Obamacare... it was a very large issue in the campaign. And, the reconciliation process does present an opportunity and we're reviewing that to see what's possible through reconciliation.” quote by Mitch McConnell — Download Open image

“We certainly will have a vote on proceeding to a bill to repeal Obamacare... it was a very large issue in the campaign. And, the reconciliation process does present an opportunity and we're reviewing that to see what's possible through reconciliation.”

Mitch McConnell

About This Quote

Repealing Obamacare is a legislative priority, using reconciliation to advance policy despite partisan divides.

In simple terms: Obamacare repeal is pursued via reconciliation.

Key Takeaway

Use reconciliation strategically.

Themes

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Mood

strategic formal

Type

political informative

When to use this quote

Congress
campaigns
public debate

Key Concepts

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Questions to Reflect On

What are the risks of using reconciliation?
How might this affect healthcare?

A Different Perspective

Reconciliation has limits.

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