Political Quotes

Henry Waxman: “Proponents of the PAIMI proposals in H.R. 3717 claim these provisions will return the program to its roots but it seems…”

On the recordApril 2, 2014
Proponents of the PAIMI proposals in H.R. 3717 claim these provisions will return the program to its roots but it seems to me that an 85 percent reduction in federal funding would do much more than that.
Said by
Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Waxman questions the impact of funding cuts on mental health protections.

Share

More from Henry Waxman

Mar 11, 2019

The Federal Government would maintain its commitment to sharing the costs of providing basic healthcare and long-term coverage to vulnerable Americans.

congress.gov
Oct 28, 2019

I hope this committee will initiate a detailed investigation examining this network of front groups and trade associations, determine who funds them and expose how they coordinate with industry.

congress.gov
Oct 22, 2019

I think of how Henry Waxman showed America the true face of the tobacco industry, exposing decades of deceit.

congress.gov
Oct 22, 2019

Because of the time when nothing was being done to address global warming, we are now faced with the fact that tomorrow is today.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation