Arizona Republican gives voice to tiny healthcare overhaul foe
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Rep. John Shadegg, a Republican from Phoenix, should have won the award for best use of a prop: a toddler.
Rising to oppose the Democratic-backed healthcare bill, Shadegg spoke through the child to make his points about how the costs would be handed down to future generations.
“Don’t tax me to pay for healthcare that you guys want,” Shadegg said through the baby. “If you want healthcare, pay for it yourselves because it is not fair to pass your healthcare bills on to me and my grandchildren.”
Rep. Henry Waxman, who was managing the Democratic side of the debate time, deadpanned, “That was a remarkable child and a great ventriloquist.”
-- Michael Muskal
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