Kathy Hochul: “One third of all New Yorkers are on Medicaid.”

“I'm sorry, you're dispenseable. Here's your pink slip. I also want to say this. Despite the fact that half of all New Yorkers, half of all New York children are on Medicaid. One third of all New Yorkers are on Medicaid. Even if you're not on Medicaid, a hospital closes in a more rural area where they have to scale back their services. Lay off people.” (11:52–11:57)

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