Political Quotes

David Walker: “We clearly need universal coverage eventually for basic and essential health care that's affordable and sustainable over…”

On the recordFebruary 24, 2009
We clearly need universal coverage eventually for basic and essential health care that's affordable and sustainable over time. But the last thing in the world we ought to do is expand health care coverage, dig our hole deeper before we fundamentally reform the health care system.
Said by
David Walker
Kentucky

Editor's note · Context

David Walker discusses the need for health care reform before expanding coverage.

Share

More from David Walker

May 8, 2016

I think they'll reconcile. I mean, the fact is the Speaker has a role to play and oversee the convention and he has an obligation to support the Republican nominee whoever that is.

transcripts.cnn.com
Jun 17, 2013

This is not a collective bargaining problem. I mean, people ought to have the right to bargain, and we're not proposing to touch that at all.

congress.gov
Jun 17, 2013

We need civil service reform. You need budget reform.

congress.gov
Jun 17, 2013

I believe that there is an opportunity that you can get administration support for something along these lines.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation