I wrote the bill and I didn’t even read it
Aug 25th, 2010 by David Anderson
Montana Democrat Max Baucus didn’t read the health care bill that he championed.
Baucus replied that if Libby residents assembled an economic development plan, he would do what he could to help, and he took credit for “essentially” writing the health care bill that passed the Senate.
“I don’t think you want me to waste my time to read every page of the health care bill. You know why? It’s statutory language,” Baucus said. “We hire experts.”
In response to Matott’s question and another from a woman asking if the health care law was Constitutional, Baucus gave a broad defense of the changes, comparing them to programs like Social Security and Medicare that were unpopular when passed but have proven beneficial to Americans over the long term.
How would he know if it isn’t so bad, he hasn’t read it–still.
“It’s not perfect, nothing’s perfect, but I’m telling you, ma’am, it’s a good start,” Baucus said. “Mark my words, several years from now you’re going to look back and say, ‘eh, maybe it isn’t so bad.’”
“Don’t think so,” Matott replied
Sounds like what moron Tom Carper said.
Sounds like what every Liberal Democrat says for every bill.
I just vote the way Nancy and Harry tell me to.