Jimmy Carter actually said...

Rather than spend $80 million on unneeded bonuses for a relatively few physicians, I would prefer that the Congress target funds more directly on improving health care benefits and treatment for veterans.

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Message to the House of Representatives Returning H.R. 7102 Without Approval

08/21/1980

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