Eliot Engel actually said...

"I believe it is very important to overcoming part of this problem."

"So Ms. Solomon, let me ask you again. Would you say that New York's example is representative of most states without waiting lists?"

"Is there any evidence that refusing or holding up Americans' Medicaid coverage as these bills would do, would reduce waiting lists for home and community based services?"

"Despite charges that Medicaid is inflexible, our state has dramatically revamped our program to improve program integrity, better care for patients and save money."