that question goes directly to what the military is able to do, which is to themselves figure out what the cost is and bill it. It is an easy thing to do. They have done it before. It is not up to me to calculate the cost. Our military officials who run our hospitals are highly qualified individuals who have the ability to figure out what their costs are.
Patty Murray: “that question goes directly to what the military is able to do, which is to themselves figure out what the cost is and…”
On the recordJune 20, 2000
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Discussing the military's ability to calculate costs for hospital services.
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