07/30/2013
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"The Affordable Care Act will begin to bring down the per capita costs of health care throughout the system--including in Medicare."
"I hope we can come together to ensure the long-term viability and integrity of these programs as we put our nation on a fiscally stable path."
"the surest way to destroy them."
"the fundamental missions of these programs--to ensure health and retirement security for all Americans--can be achieved, but only through honest leadership and real reform."