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Henry Waxman: “As you well know, I am a strong supporter of the Medicare program. I would not want us to take any cuts that are not…”

On the recordMarch 16, 1994
As you well know, I am a strong supporter of the Medicare program. I would not want us to take any cuts that are not wise. But the fact of the matter is that the Clinton administration proposal would cut Medicare less than what some of the Republican proposals would do, and the Clinton proposal would take----
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Henry Waxman
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Discussing Medicare cuts in relation to the Clinton administration's proposal during a floor speech.

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