We're doing this because we want hundreds of billions of dollars of health care to go to their words, illegal aliens. Well, here's the reality. You know, I serve on appropriations. I know a thing or two about numbers. By federal law, not a dime can go to an undocumented person [through Medicaid, Medicare or the Affordable Care Act]. I'm going to use the proper terminology through Medicaid, Medicare or the Affordable Care Act. Nothing can go directly to someone in that area. (09:22–09:28)
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Asserts that federal law prohibits Medicaid, Medicare, or ACA funds from going to undocumented individuals.
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