Bob Menendez: “Only in Washington, with those who have some of the best health care coverage in the Nation, would there be a proposal…”

“Only in Washington, with those who have some of the best health care coverage in the Nation, would there be a proposal to cut coverage to America's neediest children. An example of what would happen if this were to be passed: In New Jersey alone, more than a half million children depend upon our State's successful SCHIP program. Providing less than what is required to keep these children safe and healthy isn't only reckless, it is a dereliction of our duty here in Congress. If the Cornyn amendment is passed, as many as 30,000 children in New Jersey could lose coverage for needed medical service. Worse still, it would prevent another 75,000 children in New Jersey from even being eligible for the critical health coverage they need.”