Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 9, 2011
And when you look at it from the two standpoints of the government and the senior citizen, the government cost would go down if we had a voucher system; is that correct?
Said by
Jim McDermott
Democratic · Washington

Editor's note · Context

McDermott seeks clarification on cost implications of a voucher system for Medicare.

Share & report

More from Jim McDermott

Jun 7, 2016

Doing without dental coverage frequently leads to preventable health problems.

congress.gov
Apr 13, 2016

Now, if you want to take away American subsidies, that will mean you are going to have financial hardship for everybody.

congress.gov
May 10, 2016

Passing MACRA was a tremendous bipartisan accomplishment in that it put an end to a cycle of dysfunction.

congress.gov
Apr 13, 2016

You cannot have a pool of just sick people in the insurance plan and have the sick ones out here waiting for the day when they can run in and get their insurance.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation