We need to be careful when we talk about cutting health care costs. They are not going to be reduced - what we really want to do is do is slow the rate of increase. — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
There is a sign that hangs on my wall that says, 'What is it you want me to do to somebody else that is… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
Society as a whole is better off when information is available to the public. Whether you are talking about how to prevent disease, or… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
If you want quality service, you have to pay for it. You don't buy into waste. I have great misgivings about the amount of… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
I opposed Clinton's budget deal in 1997 because he brought in $115 billion cut in Medicare that created greater pressure for providers not to participate. — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
Experience taught me that working families are often just one pay check away from economic disaster. And it showed me first-hand the importance of… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
You don't have to dislike people you disagree with and it doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to have bipartisan friendships in this place.… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
Experience burned into me the conviction that access to education ought to be based on how much you are willing to learn and how… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
The NRA was one of the items that we pointed to when we added money to the labor, health and Education appropriations bill by… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
We need to be careful when we talk about cutting health care costs. They are not going to be reduced - what we really… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
This country owes them all a debt of gratitude. The down payment on that debt is making sure that we live up to Lincoln's… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
We are going to see a tremendous number of health professionals retire over the next 8-10 years. We are not doing nearly enough to… — Dave Obey Copy Share Image
