Political Quotes

On the recordApril 15, 2013
I have sat here and listened to this debate about debt, and cutting and cutting and cutting.
Said by
Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

McDermott reflects on the ongoing debate about budget cuts and investments.

Share & report

More from Jim McDermott

Jun 7, 2016

A strong Medicare doesn't mean we turn the program over to the insurance industry, and it doesn't mean we shift more costs on to the beneficiaries.

congress.gov
May 10, 2016

So how do you measure then the patient who says, well, I wasn't satisfied because I went away and I still ain't got--my sinuses are a mess and he didn't give me antibiotics.

congress.gov
May 17, 2016

Attempts to defraud and steal the identities of Americans, especially senior citizens is a concern that I now share.

congress.gov
May 10, 2016

Now, I hope this is the beginning of a constructive bipartisan conversation about how to advance our shared goal of controlling costs and improving the delivery of health care in the country.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation