Actually, There Were TWO Gems in That Speech
Oh, one more thing to add. Later in that speech that Preisdent Bush gave, he said:
So just that we're clear: According to Bush, "the Government" is supposed to "create fiscal policy such that people feel inspired or confident in risking capital" while at the same time "help poor children and to focus on poor children." Of course, according to him the only way that can happen is for the government to give gobs of money to private companies and let stand out of the way as they try to help. What a genius.
The policies of the government ought to be, help poor children and to focus on poor children. And the policies of the government ought to be, help people find private insurance, not federal coverage. And that's where the philosophical divide comes in. I happen to believe that what you're seeing when you expand eligibility for federal programs is the desire by some in Washington, D.C. to federalize health care. I don't think that's good for the country. I believe in private medicine. I believe in helping poor people -- which was the intent of S-CHIP, now being expanded beyond its initial intent. I also believe that the federal government should make it easier for people to afford private insurance. I don't want the federal government making decisions for doctors and customers. (Applause.)
So just that we're clear: According to Bush, "the Government" is supposed to "create fiscal policy such that people feel inspired or confident in risking capital" while at the same time "help poor children and to focus on poor children." Of course, according to him the only way that can happen is for the government to give gobs of money to private companies and let stand out of the way as they try to help. What a genius.
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