Political Quotes

“Certainly being a Representative that represents thousands and thousands of seniors, I would never do anything that would adversely affect Medicare. As a matter of fact, I would argue that this actually helps to protect Medicare. As we all know, the solvency of the Medicare trust fund is in jeopardy. By being more efficient, being more judicial with the limited dollars that the trust fund has, this is actually a step in the right direction. Let me be clear on what I am saying here: If the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services is going to try and impose a new regulation that is going to cost additional dollars in excess of $100 million, all that would happen under this regulation, Mr. Chairman, is that that regulation would then come to Congress for an approval before it would be implemented. It doesn't stop it from happening. It simply ensures that it is consistent with the wishes of the American people. This does nothing to jeopardize Medicare. It does nothing to impede or prevent services to seniors. We all represent thousands and thousands of seniors, and I certainly would not do anything to jeopardize that care. Mr. Chair, I urge adoption, and I reserve the balance of my time. Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Chair, I oppose the amendment, and I reserve the balance of my time.”