Bartiromo asks 45-year-old Rep. Anthony Weiner why he isn’t on Medicare if he loves it so much.

On MSNBC earlier today, CNBC’s Maria Bartiromo and Rep. Anthony Weiner (D-NY) debated the merits of government-provided health insurance. When Weiner said that “the quality of care” under government-provided Medicare “is terrific,” Bartiromo shot back, “how come you don’t use it? You don’t have it.” “Because I’m not 65. I would love it,” replied Weiner, noting that only Americans 65 and older can participate in Medicare. “Yeah, come on,” said Bartiromo incredulously. “Medicare for someone age 45? I would take it in a heartbeat,” added Weiner. Watch it: