John B. Breaux: “I agree with the principle, but who makes the selection? That is why I used the word ``creature.'' What entity picks the…”

I think the whole debate politically about ending Medicare as we know it, I think we want to change Medicare.

Just like my Chevy II, things have changed, things have improved, so our recommendation is that we keep Medicare of course.

Suppose you have somebody who may not do that. Is there any provision in the bill that says what will happen to the company that does not abide by the plan? I believe in trust but verify. If you don't do what you say you are going to do…

My opinion is that in order to ever reach an agreement between the two parties, Congress is going to have to combine the best of what government can do with the best of what the private sector can do and put the two together.