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On the recordNovember 26, 2012
We can find this. I do think there's a reasonable way for us to reduce the spending there without compromising the integrity of the program.
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Dick Durbin
Democratic · Illinois

Editor's note · Context

Durbin expresses optimism about finding ways to reduce spending on Medicare without harming the program.

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