Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 12, 2025
Medicare and Medicaid must not be raided to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
Said by
Ed Markey
Democratic · Massachusetts

Editor's note · Context

Markey emphasizes protecting Medicare and Medicaid from budget cuts benefiting the wealthy.

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