Pence, speaking Tuesday at a Congressional Health Caucus event, said Berwick was “not entitled to that job” and should have had a confirmation hearing.
“I think an appointment of such magnitude, at a time of enormous public debate, as a recess appointment was wrong,” Pence told CNSNews.com. “I think it was wrong for the president to bypass the confirmation process at a time when the American people are so focused on legislation where the ink is barely dry.
“I also believe, as a part of those confirmation hearings, Dr. Berwick would certainly have an opportunity to explain why he referred to the British socialist health care system as ‘a global treasure,’” said Pence.
“Now, he’s certainly entitled to his opinion, but he’s not entitled to that job,” Pence said.
As CNSNews.com previously reported, Dr. Berwick praised Britain’s National Health Service in a July 2008 speech at Wembley Stadium, saying he was “a romantic about the National Health Service,” and that “any health care funding plan that is just, equitable, civilized and humane must – must -- redistribute wealth from the richer among us to the poorer and the less fortunate.”
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John McCain defined wealthy as "5 million dollars". Tax policy wonks seem to think wealth is anyone making $250,000/year. I am not wealthy by either definition and neither are most of you.
Why would I care if they are taxed more to help those with less?
Jesus said,"When you fail to do for the least of them, you fail to do for me."
Personally, I wish that all these kind-hearted policticians who are SO intent on taking from me and the other 47% of people who pay taxes and work for a living, would be more focused on having the other 53% accept more responsibility for their own situation and be more accountable for their own actions.
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