Political Quotes

On the recordJanuary 23, 2017
I don't like to include Medicaid as insurance because Medicaid is a welfare program.
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Mark Kelly
Democratic · Arizona

Editor's note · Context

Mike Kelly criticizes Medicaid's classification as insurance, calling it a welfare program.

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