Political Quotes

“The sheer number of people affected: In Georgia 5 out of 7 seniors in nursing homes are covered by Medicaid; nearly 50 percent of all births are covered by Medicaid; two out of five children in Georgia are covered by Medicaid. I was disappointed to see just moments ago the majority adopt an amendment to lay the foundation for deep cuts to Medicaid. I hope we can build bipartisan support for my amendment to ensure that maternal and children's healthcare through Medicaid is protected. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Idaho.”