Wednesday on “CNN Newsroom,” Rep. Andre Carson (D-IN) shrugged off concern about Democrats embracing socialism.
Carson voiced his support for “comprehensive and inclusive” health care, adding America is the “greatest country in recorded history” and should not “stifle innovation.
“When you look historically, America is the wealthiest nation in recorded history. Our citizens should have some kind of health care system that is comprehensive and inclusive,” Carson told host Poppy Harlow. “America being the wealthiest nation in the country should have other things that other countries have done phenomenally well.”
“I take a balanced approach but knowing that our government still has a responsibility to take care of its citizens in a real way. And health care is the beginning of that. At the same time, we talk about free pizza and free things for everyone. Somebody has to pay for it. As taxpayers, our taxpayer dollars have to be put to good use. That means education, economic opportunities, level the playing field for women of color, for people of color. This is the greatest country in recorded history. We should do so, but we can’t stifle innovation,” he added.
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