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On the recordOctober 4, 2000
I say to my colleague, I am concerned that several of your criticisms sound to me as if they are really criticisms against Medicare, as opposed to the idea of prescription drugs being offered through Medicare. For instance, did you just say that you felt it was inappropriate that there be a premium charged for the prescription medication benefit?
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Lindsey Graham
Republican · South Carolina

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Addressing criticisms of Medicare's prescription drug benefit during a debate.

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