Robert McNamara, who served as secretary of Defense in the Kennedy and Johnson administrations, stated in a 2003 documentary: “Never answer the question that is asked of you. Answer the question that you wish had been asked of you.” Health and Human Services Secretary Kathleen Sebelius has followed this advice religiously, refusing to answer important questions from members of Congress about how the Independent Payment Advisory Board (IPAB) could limit seniors’ access to medical care. Instead of responding honestly to specific concerns raised during the past two years regarding the administration’s healthcare law, Sebelius instead repeated poll-tested language on completely unrelated topics. As physicians and lawmakers, our consciences do not allow putting off important questions for political purposes, and we are working hard to protect the quality care our seniors deserve.  

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