Bill Nelson actually said...

"the change in the law was to end welfare as we know it."

"Final point. Let me ask you about the much-maligned stimulus bill. One of the biggest parts of that... was to help out the States with Medicaid and also education."

"I know my time is gone, but I would just ask rhetorically of the committee: is his success in Illinois a result of the new health care law, his PPO, or both?"

"That is true. And also bundle payments so that you are looking for the outcome. Instead of paying every little thing that happens, you get cheaper and you get better outcomes."