Bush Speaks Out on Patients Bill of Rights
WAP2001071109 - 11 JULY 2001 - WASHINGTON, DC, USA: Rep. Robert Simmons (R-CT) speaks on behalf of the Patients Bill of Rights legislation being considered in the House before President George W. Bush makes remarks to representatives from various medical organizations at the Eisenhower Executive Office Building July 11, 2001, in Washington. rlw/Roger L. Wollenberg UPI
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