Political Quotes

“I would remind the gentleman that this bill would put 2.4 million people in Michigan at risk of losing Medicaid. Mr. Speaker, let's be clear. That is what this debate is about. The other side is great at trying to distract you, holding up the shiny object of a few outlandish stories about tens of thousands of dollars to distract you from the trillions of dollars that are at stake. One in three Americans get their healthcare from Medicaid. That is at risk because of this proposal, and don't forget it. We can't allow ourselves to get distracted. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from California (Mr. Peters), my colleague and friend on the Budget Committee.”