01/20/2010
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"I think that if we as Congress would actually say that this is a commitment we want to follow through on, that we could find a way to do it if we are willing to take on entitlements, if we are willing..."
"Medicare Part B is a very expensive program, and we do not count that when we look at the cost of TRICARE in terms of DOD funding."
"What we are talking about is an obligation to provide them medical care for the rest of their life based on a compensation package that begins the day that they enlist and is amortized over the rest o..."
"Actually, if you will see the first line there, that is the lowest tier. Also, let us remember if somebody is on that upper tier, they are also paying Medicare again for the money that they are making..."