Lamar Alexander actually said...

Governors have seen firsthand the burden that Medicaid causes. I mean, the fact of the matter is that it's completely out of control and is the main factor, in my view, in terms of bankrupting States.

Context

Alexander criticizes Medicaid for its financial burden on states.

06/10/2009

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