There are 43 million Americans without health insurance today. You say President Bush wants to help 6 million buy coverage. But back in 1992, when there were 34 million uninsured, the first President Bush said on page 30 of his plan that he would help 30 million of them get insurance. Look, Tim, I don't want to get into a Washington numbers' game. That's b illions, Tim.
Different times demand different solutions.
And we've learned from a lot of failed liberal experiments that throwing money just isn't the answer. Yes, that's why we're taking decisive action. Back after this break.