Political Quotes

The approach should also make it clear that bipartisanship is at the essence of this exercise.

I don't think you can get there without doing what Dr. Rivlin referred to, which is you shift from a utilization system to a qualities and outcome system.

I think you have to act to show seriousness of purpose as soon as possible.

I think Dr. Rivlin is absolutely correct on both points, and Simpson-Bowles did the same thing that Domenici-Rivlin did, which was to actually increase benefits to single women over 85, and low-income individuals.