Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 1, 2025
The Medicaid program has been an important health care safety net for nearly 60 years that has helped people in difficult financial circumstances, including people with disabilities, children, seniors, and low-income families.
Said by
Susan Collins
Republican · Maine

Editor's note · Context

Collins discusses the importance of Medicaid in response to Trump's legislative package.

Share & report

More from Susan Collins

Jul 30, 2024

Mr. President, so as if in legislative session and notwithstanding rule XXII, I ask unanimous consent that the Senate proceed to the immediate consideration of Calendar No. 182, S. 133. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the bill…

govinfo.gov
Sep 25, 2024

Madam President, I do think it is important to point out that the House passed this bill by an overwhelming bipartisan vote. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The majority leader. Order of Business

govinfo.gov
Dec 9, 2024

Mr. President, Jon Tester once said he didn't know how his Senate colleagues saw him, but he hoped it was, first and foremost, as a farmer. Beyond his ability to drive a tractor or lug a container of beef raised on his Montana ranch to…

govinfo.gov
Sep 16, 2024

Madam President, I rise today to introduce the Armed Forces Crisis Intervention Notification Act. This legislation is in response to the October 25, 2023, tragedy in Lewiston, ME. On that day, 18 Mainers were killed and 13 injured during…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation