James P. Greenwood said "the fundamental goal is to provide coverage for everyone. What has been discouraging and frustrating to me is that we have crafted this plan so that it benefits everyone regardless of income. If one is at the lowest end of the scale, we cover 100 percent of one's premiums. We think we can go up to 150 percent of poverty and cover that. The President's rhetoric and language has suggested that that is all we do, that we are only providing a benefit for the really poor; and it is really not the case." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordMay 3, 2000

the fundamental goal is to provide coverage for everyone. What has been discouraging and frustrating to me is that we have crafted this plan so that it benefits everyone regardless of income. If one is at the lowest end of the scale, we cover 100 percent of one's premiums. We think we can go up to 150 percent of poverty and cover that. The President's rhetoric and language has suggested that that is all we do, that we are only providing a benefit for the really poor; and it is really not the case.

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James P. Greenwood

Pennsylvania

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Editor's note · Context

Discussing healthcare coverage and benefits during a floor speech.

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