Political Quotes

Chris Murphy: “It's very hard to confront this epidemic when we are threatening to pass health care legislation that would remove $800…”

On the recordNovember 29, 2017
It's very hard to confront this epidemic when we are threatening to pass health care legislation that would remove $800 billion from Medicaid
Said by
Chris Murphy
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Murphy highlights the negative impact of proposed healthcare cuts on addiction treatment.

Share

More from Chris Murphy

Oct 8, 2026

It’s important for the Crown Prince to hear not just from the Trump Administration, but from people who want a different path.

murphy.senate.gov
Oct 8, 2026

I’ve been a vocal critic of Saudi Arabia and the Crown Prince. But, I think it’s important to be here to disagree and be honest and candid about those disagreements.

murphy.senate.gov
Oct 6, 2026

We know that Donald Trump has no clear plan to resolve the Iran War, which has now cost the American taxpayer over $45 billion.

murphy.senate.gov
Oct 7, 2026

This trip confirmed for me that there is an active, unprecedented, unconstitutional effort underway to hide the costs of this war and the implications of this war from Congress and the American people," Sen. Chris Murphy (D-Conn.) told…

commondreams.org

Other voices in this conversation