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Jeff Flake: I have never heard so much concern for the rich coming from the other side of the aisle here. I just am overwhelmed with…

On the recordOctober 2, 2003
I have never heard so much concern for the rich coming from the other side of the aisle here. I just am overwhelmed with the concern that is over there that people like Arnold Schwarzenegger and others will not be able to afford prescription drugs without Government help. And if you are concerned about the health of Medicare as a program, do not go with this program as it is outlined without a means test, because this will bankrupt it, and it will all be gone unless we do something to bring down the cost, and the best way is to ensure that it is targeted to those who need it most, not the wealthy who do not need it.
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Jeff Flake
Republican · Arizona

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Discussing concerns over Medicare and prescription drug affordability.

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