metrics that we use for the success of these programs i m just asking, yes or no. did you propose to cut a a trillion dollars from medicaid? what e we believe i m sure you re correct. what we believe of is appropriate is to make sure the individuals receiving the care are receiving the care. i understand why you think you re right to cut it. i m just asking the question. did you propose to cut more than a trillion dollars from medicaid over the next ten years. you have the numbers before you. is that a yes? i ll take it as a yes. so i m sure you re aware during his campaign for president, president-elect trump was very clear about his views on medicare and medicaid u. as senators sanders has quoted, president-elect trump said i m not going to cut medicare or medicaid. when president-elect trump said i m not going to cut medicare or medicaid, do you believe he was telling the truth? i believe so, yes. given your record of