Bill Cassidy: “But I'm so struck that the unions are so powerful that I just want to be comfortable that you're actually adjusting your…”

It shouldn’t have been done in the first place.

Even though in your mind it might be a gift, the appearance of it is really bad.

Taxpayers should get the help they need without a fight. This package gives the American people a stronger voice and makes help easier to access.

If the American people feel as if there is a message coming out which is not good for the health of the United States and which is confusing people, I can tell you it probably does hurt.