Bill Clinton: “I don't have time in 30 seconds to respond to fix all that. But let me just say, the American Hospital Association said…”

“I don't have time in 30 seconds to respond to fix all that. But let me just say, the American Hospital Association said that the budget I vetoed could have closed 700 hospitals, not me. And on a per-person basis, it did cut way below the rate of inflation in medical costs. But the important thing is, what are we going to do now? We need to help people who are between jobs. We need to cover more kids. We need to provide more preventive care. My balanced budget covers mammograms for ladies on--women on Medicare and also gives respite care to the million- plus families who have someone with Alzheimer's. These things are paid for in the balanced budget plan. It will move us forward. Mr. Lehrer. The next question is for Senator Dole from here. Yes, sir? Armed Forces”