I read Mr. Thomas' own bill on health care reform, and he would cut the Medicare program more than President Clinton, but he wouldn't use that for benefits for the elderly. He would give vouchers to low-income people, a worthy goal, but why do you take from seniors in this country to help poor people? That's hardly fair.
Criticizing a health care reform bill during a debate on Medicare cuts.
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Mr. Chairman, too much dirty politics is waged with dark money, the secrecy is protected by no privilege, and a little sunlight would be very healthy for American democracy.
What the Constitution does not allow is our leaders breaking the Constitution, or the law, to serve their political needs.
It is not for the President to say or to obstruct congressional deliberations and investigations or other legitimate functions.
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