Overheard in the Senate:

Ted Cruz

“C’mon, guys! I really want you to approve funding for this government-run, -operated, and -funded health care program.”

Sen. Ted Cruz (R-Texas)

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Debbie Stabenow

“But Sen. Cruz, you oppose Obamacare, which it turns out is a government-sponsored insurance program and not the ‘socialized medicine’ program you’ve claimed it is all along.

"I am going to say this part s-l-o-w-l-y. On one hand, you want us to support a government-run medical program, but on the other, you are saying 'don’t fund this program' that isn’t a government-run health care program because you believe it is a government-run health care program? Have I got it all straight?”

Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-Michigan)

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Ted Cruz

 “That pretty well sums it all up, Sen. Stabenow. What can I say? I am a complicated man. Do you have some kind of problem with that? You know, if you were from Texas, you'd be at home, barefoot and pregnant and not bugging the shit out of me here in the Senate.”

Sen. Cruz

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Debbie Stabenow

“That would be an amazing feat, Sen. Crud, since I am a post-menopausal woman who could probably kick your ass with or without shoes. But to stay on topic, you don’t see some contradictions there, and maybe a bit of outright lying and deceit?”

Sen. Stabenow

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Ted Cruz

“Nope. I’m just in favor of supporting our veterans with the best health care program available: the Veterans Hospital system.”

Sen. Cruz

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Debbie Stabenow

“Wait… so this government-run health care program, is the best thing available?”

Sen. Stabenow

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Ted Cruz

“Yes.

Sen. Cruz

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Debbie Stabenow

“But you said 'government-run healthcare is a bad thing,' you twat. You don’t get to say that and then turn around and say this other flavor of government-run health program is the best out there. My brain hears that and explodes. God, you are insufferable.”

Sen. Stabenow