Chris Dodd said "If it is a 5-percent decrease, why should an innocent child pay for the irresponsibility of a parent? That does not make sense. We ought to encourage immunizations, promote and do what we can. The 6-year-old or 2-year-old child whose parent is irresponsible should not be denied nutrition and adequate medical benefits. I suggest, as well, the pending amendment is not germane. I rise to make a point of order that it violates section 305(b) of the Congressional Budget Act." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordJuly 19, 1996

If it is a 5-percent decrease, why should an innocent child pay for the irresponsibility of a parent? That does not make sense. We ought to encourage immunizations, promote and do what we can. The 6-year-old or 2-year-old child whose parent is irresponsible should not be denied nutrition and adequate medical benefits. I suggest, as well, the pending amendment is not germane. I rise to make a point of order that it violates section 305(b) of the Congressional Budget Act.

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Chris Dodd

Democratic · Connecticut

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Editor's note · Context

Addressing the impact of budget cuts on children's health and nutrition.

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