Political Quotes

“if I could, I would like to address the comments of the two previous speakers. With all respect to my good friend from Minnesota, let me suggest that the vote we just had, at least in my view, is not quite the same as he implied. The record vote we just had was on the Frist amendment that perfected the Bradley amendment. I voted for that because it did improve the Bradley amendment. I certainly would confess to the Senator with regard to the underlying Bradley amendment that there are significant similarities, and I think he makes a valid point there. One difference, I might point out, is the cost differential for that very modest step, first, I might say, which is something that I hope would be in all policies, which is dramatically different than what I believe the cost impact with regard to the mental health coverage is. Second, Mr. President, with regard to the statement of the distinguished Senator from New Mexico with regard to his point in regard to choice being still present, if his amendment passes, I think that is a valid point if either choice is retained. Unfortunately, the choice, though, as to whether or not you have any mental coverage, if you do not want to go with the higher limit, you have to drop all coverage, this amendment would make it clear that you retain the choice as to the level of coverage. I think that is the crux of it.”