I was not aware that it was actually that restrictive, but I know the Senator, who is a former Governor, knows what the States already have been doing and is familiar with the specifics of this proposal and how it would make it even more difficult to provide the coverage that is needed.
Discussing the implications of a proposal on state coverage during a Senate debate.
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My recommendation to the Congress and to the president would be, quit campaigning, quit having press conferences. Sit down at a round table and negotiate a deal.
First of all, there's going to be an election and the numbers will be different come this fall. And you're going to need leadership from the President and from the leaders in the Congress.
I think if they would go back to the old way of getting things done, carefully and systematically, would really help them.