As to illegal aliens, we agree with you that we do not think the comprehensive healthcare benefits should be extended to those who are undocumented workers and illegal aliens. We do not want to do anything to encourage more illegal immigration into this country. We know now that too many people come in for medical care, as it is. We certainly don’t want them having the same benefits that American citizens are entitled to have.
First Lady Hillary Clinton, testimony before the House Energy and Commerce Committee, 1994