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David Schweikert: “Considering government is functionally the primary payer, I…”

Featuring: David Schweikert, Republican | U.S. House, Arizona, District 1

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David Schweikert's Congressional Address on U.S. Debt, Healthcare, and Economic Policy Challenges

Published | Video Starts at 26:27

In a body that's just terrified of telling the truth about math or just basic economics, this is the reality. This is our latest report. In 2033, 20.3% of the economy will just be health care. And Considering government is functionally the primary payer, I think we're well over half of all health care spending coming out of the trust fund and the general fund. Anyone see a problem? Remember a moment ago I showed you that the Social Security Medicare actuary report said there's 11% in 2033 cut coming? Are we going to let that happen? (26:27–26:37)

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Asserts that the government is the primary payer for healthcare, with over half of spending from the trust and general funds.

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