Lamar Alexander actually said...

"there has to be a long-term plan to ensure that critical testing facilities such as that are at a very high level with cutting-edge technologies."

"I wanted to express my support for your decision. Even though I know it's a difficult one, it ought to help the testing mission."

"Well, you have come to a conclusion that I certainly support, in recognition of the unusually good facilities you have in Memphis."

"Nevertheless, our former Governor says these mandates are $1.2 billion over 5 years in increased costs just for the expansion and $324 million a year for the Medicaid reimbursement requirement."