And in terms of their crown jewel legislative achievement: who knew that when asked, 'will government impose a new federal mandate requiring middle class Americans to buy health insurance whether they can afford it or not?' The answer would be 'Yes we can!'

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This quote refers to a specific legislative achievement, suggesting that the government has implemented a federal mandate that requires middle-class individuals to purchase health insurance even if they cannot afford it. The quote highlights the irony that the phrase "Yes we can!" was used to declare the government's willingness to impose such a mandate, which some may find undesirable.

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