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Access to quality, affordable health care is particularly important here in Maine, where many of us own small businesses or are self-employed.

I think Maine needs people. It needs diversity. It needs to be able to respect people. Openness is crucial for this state because we don't want to be known for having the oldest state in the nation. We want young families.

I think we do better as a country when we go step by step toward a goal, and the goal in this case should be reducing health care costs.

We should allow people to purchase health insurance across state lines. That will create a true 50-state national marketplace which will drive down the cost of low-cost, catastrophic health insurance.

We're trying to take a leadership role in solving the nation's health-care crisis. We want everybody in this country to have health insurance.

Too many Mainers are dependent on government handouts. Government dependency has not - and never will - create prosperity.

Excellent education and an excellent environment are two hallmarks of our state. How we treat our environment is connected to so many other opportunities in Maine.

How do you deliver the best possible and affordable health care to maximize health?

I really want to see good health care brought to all the people of Alabama at a reasonable cost.