Tammy Baldwin: “Republicans who say these cuts are necessary are essentially…”

“While the White House seems to be contradicting itself and putting out mixed signals on these drastic cuts, the level of panic and chaos that has created should be upsetting to every American. We are talking about the most vulnerable people in our society. Republicans who say these cuts are necessary are essentially saying it's fine if Americans don't get life saving treatment for opioid addiction. They're saying it's fine if kids miss a meal or can't access the medication they need to stay healthy.” (07:15–07:29)

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