Jim McDermott actually said...

One should decide what good public policy is and once you have decided what good public policy is, then you decide how you are going to pay for it.

McDermott emphasizes the importance of defining good public policy before addressing funding.

06/08/2009

More Jim McDermott Quotes

Mr. Chairman, I realize you have given me a little extra time here. I would like to submit the CMS rules on the 96-hour rule for the record.

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Can I have just a second to ask unanimous consent to drop in a letter from the American Hospital Association dated July 22nd?

I hope this Committee will join me in looking at ways to strengthen, not cut the program, to ensure that it remains strong in the future.