Ben Cardin actually said...

"Every minority community I go to, they mention to me Medicaid, and that there is no capacity at the State level to pick up the slack if the Federal Government withdraws its commitment."

"I want to know about your commitment to deal with minority health and health disparities."

"I have heard your commitment to make sure that you will do everything you can to help all people in this country get access to quality health care."

"There is no question. But we have a strategic partnership that is important."