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On the recordMarch 16, 1994
It is sufficient. Let me tell you, it is more than sufficient. The President has identified the money, $124 billion to provide new benefits for the entire Medicare population. All we are doing is taking that money and directing it to the 7 or 9----
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William M. Thomas
California

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Discussing funding for Medicare benefits.

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