Max Baucus Quotes & Sayings

“The Social Security trust fund is in pretty good shape today and we should not embark upon risky, dangerous schemes which will, in fact, undermine Social Security, such as privatization.”

“I know the problem of obesity. I got to tell you, I think that's tepid. I just don't think the bully pulpit is going to be enough to sufficiently fight obesity. We're going to have to have incentives in here.”

“Now is not the time to open the border to receive Canadian beef down to the United States.”

“You're entitled to Medicaid regardless of your income. Don't worry about your health care.”

“I believe strongly that the opportunity is here for us in America to finally have a healthcare system that we can really be proud of. But it's got to be one where everybody is involved. Everybody: consumers, employers, providers, health-insurance companies, everybody.”

“I love challenges.”

“I think I can speak for every Senator, saying that he or she ran for the Senate because we want to help make this a better place; that is, we want to help our States and help America.”

“If I were the president, I would be very concerned... and I would do what was reasonably necessary to find a way to get my people confirmed.”

“The administration's attempt to keep us from selling agricultural products to Cuba is an outrage. Cuba is not a threat. That is why we must do more to open Cuba - not less.”

“Sequestration is leverage that should not be given up easily.”