William H. Frist said "just briefly responding through the Chair, I very much appreciate those comments because, just as we have done with Medicare, it is going to take strong bipartisan support to get good, effective legislation through. Second, the point about why now versus 10 years ago, 20 years ago, or 30 years ago--I agree wholeheartedly. We have this huge demographic shift that didn't occur 10 years ago or 20 years ago or 30 years ago or 40 years ago, that we are realizing right now. It gives us a perfect reason for all of us to come together to address these problems--the uninsured is a major one for both of us--in a way that may be unprecedented, at least in the last 10, 20, or 30 years. I very much appreciate those comments and look forward to working with my colleague." @ PoliticalQuotes.com

On the recordOctober 3, 2003

just briefly responding through the Chair, I very much appreciate those comments because, just as we have done with Medicare, it is going to take strong bipartisan support to get good, effective legislation through. Second, the point about why now versus 10 years ago, 20 years ago, or 30 years ago--I agree wholeheartedly. We have this huge demographic shift that didn't occur 10 years ago or 20 years ago or 30 years ago or 40 years ago, that we are realizing right now. It gives us a perfect reason for all of us to come together to address these problems--the uninsured is a major one for both of us--in a way that may be unprecedented, at least in the last 10, 20, or 30 years. I very much appreciate those comments and look forward to working with my colleague.

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William H. Frist

Tennessee

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Discussing the need for bipartisan support in addressing healthcare legislation.

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