The Senate Finance Committee markup of its health care reform bill has had a few heated moments over the past few days. But this one, spotted by Think Progress, caught our eye.
Discussing one of Sen. John Cornyn’s (R-TX) amendments, Sen. Jay Rockefeller (D-WV) said, “If there’s anything which is clear, it’s that the insurance industry is not running this markup, but it is running certain people in this markup.”
He went on to say that Cornyn’s amendment — one that would add caveats to an employer mandate — “is about giving subsidies to insurance companies… instead of giving it, helping people. This is the grandfather of all grandfathers.”
“With all due respect, Senator, I don’t know what amendment you’re referring to –,” Cornyn said.
“I’m referring to yours,” Rockefeller said.
“You’re certainly not referring to my amendment –,” Cornyn said.
“I am,” Rockefeller said.
Video after the jump.
