Young Oak Kim: “I rise today in support of the millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for their caregivers and in support of those…”

“I rise today in support of the millions of Americans who rely on Medicaid for their caregivers and in support of those caregivers in whose arms we entrust those we love the most. This morning, I needed to rush up to my father as he took a bad fall. His leg, muscles atrophied by polio, won't heal and must be immobilized fully. My father has no capacity to be able to dress himself, no ability to care for himself, and I had a long and emotional conversation with his caregiver about caring for and tending to his wounds and about his limitations. I will be honest with you. It is hard leaving his side to drive straight here to the Capitol tonight for votes that could very well determine if aging seniors like my father will get the care they need. My amendment will ensure that caregivers are protected from efforts to gut and cut Medicaid. I could only be here voting today because a caregiver is there looking after my father right now. These caregivers deserve someone looking after them. I cannot--we cannot--abandon those who give so much to care for those whom we love. Let's pass this amendment and protect caregivers from these dangerous cuts. I yield back. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Louisiana.”