Top House Republican: I hate public insurance, but I love Medicare

Posted Jul 29, 2009, 11:07 AM PT by Jed Lewison • First broadcast: Jul 29, 2009

Rep. Mike Pence (R-IN), Chairman of the House Republican Conference, appearing on Andrea Mitchell’s MSNBC show:

Transcript:

PENCE: This is not a deal that will go over well with the American people. They understand what a government run insurance plan will mean.

PENCE: A government run insurance option that the President’s insisted on is going to amount to a government takeover of our health care economy.

PENCE (challenged by Andrea Mitchell on support for Medicare): Oh, no, I support Medicare, and have supported the program.