Apr 29, 2019
Most disturbingly to me, I think today's hearing made clear that Medicare for All would put the current Medicare system at risk.
Michael Burgess
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Michael Clifton Burgess is an American politician and physician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Burgess has focused on healthcare policy, leveraging his medical background to inform his legislative work. He has been involved in various committees and has advocated for issues such as medical research and veterans' healthcare. Burgess has also been a vocal supporter of conservative fiscal policies and has participated in discussions surrounding healthcare reform.
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Apr 29, 2019
The extra price tag to the government of a one-size-fits-all healthcare system is north of $30 trillion.
Apr 29, 2019
I didn't quit my day job to come up here and watch somebody else do healthcare reform.
Apr 29, 2019
More than 150 million people will lose health plans they like, plans that they bargained for.
Apr 29, 2019
The majority needs to be honest with us and with the American people about the cost.
Apr 29, 2019
Though I think the Democratic Medicare for All proposal is an extreme one, I would remind the majority that Republicans are, as Mrs. Lesko said, committed to working together to improve the system we currently have.
Apr 29, 2019
the extra price tag to the government of a one-size-fits-all healthcare system is north of $30 trillion, with a T, over 10 years.
Apr 29, 2019
So can you envision a system where that would perhaps result in the rationing of care?
Apr 29, 2019
Medicare for All would cost a staggering amount, more than $32 trillion over 10 years.
Apr 29, 2019
With no thought for my personal safety, I attended the Commonwealth Fund's healthcare weekend.
Apr 29, 2019
I think we should do this in a bipartisan fashion, because I think really big issues like this actually need to be done in a bipartisan fashion.
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