Frank Pallone actually said...

"If this cut takes effect, I have to imagine that states will have no choice but to restrict eligibility for the CHIP program."

"We want to tell them, the Federal Government, what they can and cannot do. So much for states' rights."

"It is ridiculous to penalize states like mine."

"If TrumpCare becomes law and Republicans therefore succeed decimating Medicaid, there is no way to go around it. Children will be much worse off."