Regarding "Republicans in Congress — like NY's Mike Lawler — think Medicaid doesn’t matter," lohud.com, April 10:

There are several important things readers of this opinion page need to know regarding the dishonest op-ed that ran here recently lying about my position on Medicaid, among other things.

First, consider the source of these attacks and their motives for lying about me. There were two co-authors of the piece: One is the leader of a radical far-left organization that supports extreme policies like mass release of prisoners (including violent ones), and the other is an avowed socialist who recently said she was “excited” about a candidate for Mayor of New York City who wants to defund the police. Both of them support the absurd sanctuary state and city policies that have turned New York into a beacon for illegal immigration and rising crime.

Now, onto the substance of their false attacks. Let me be crystal clear: I have consistently lived up to my pledge never to cut Medicare or Social Security. In fact, last Congress, I helped champion passage of the Social Security Fairness Act to end the unfair reduction of benefits for millions of Americans, including teachers and police officers. Now, they are collecting more of their hard-earned money to help with their retirement.

Likewise, I will never cast a vote that takes Medicaid away........

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