Political Quotes

“I want to thank my colleague from Oregon for bringing the passion and the determination that he brings to his work, especially when it comes to healthcare. I spoke earlier tonight about the potential impact of any Senate bill, but of course the impact that we know already with regard to the House bill, because the House bill is legislation that passed and legislation that we can analyze as it relates to the impact on children, especially children with disabilities. Of course, when it comes to healthcare generally, but, in particular, Medicaid and what Medicaid provides to children, we know the impact nationwide. In my home State of Pennsylvania, we have 1.1 million children who are covered by Medicaid. So I am very concerned about any effort that would undermine or ultimately extinguish the ability of Americans--especially children--to have the benefit of Medicaid expansion, but, of course, the Medicaid program itself. It is especially insulting when some would support cuts to the Medicaid Program that would undermine or even threaten to undermine healthcare for children with disabilities. I spoke earlier of two children in particular. I will come back to children in a moment, but I wanted to go to the other end of the age scale--older Americans. So many people think of healthcare for people over the age of 65 to be solely limited to Medicare, not Medicaid. But, of course, we know that Medicaid plays a role as well.…”