Joseph Pitts actually said...

"Let me be clear: the status quo spells doom for every American who relies on Medicare or Medicaid for their health care."

"Slogans such as 'Hands Off My Medicare'... will lead to Medicare's collapse."

"Doing nothing is not an option. Doing nothing is unfair, particularly to those who can't afford any other options."

"The status quo spells doom for every American who relies on Medicare or Medicaid for their health care."