Bill Clinton: “Well, it wouldn't be as effective as the proposal we've made because it would be more difficult to get the benefit of…”

“Well, it wouldn't be as effective as the proposal we've made because it would be more difficult to get the benefit of discounts. And therefore, over a few years it would be harder to keep the premiums down. But as I said, I would like to see the Members of Congress in both parties engage with us on this. Let's work it through. Let's come up with something. You've got three-quarters of our seniors in trouble out there, and we ought to do something about it. Mr. Roberts. In terms of national priorities, how important is this?”