Scott Walker: “I thank Representative Rokita. Mr. Speaker, as I was sitting here, I just received a text from a volunteer fire…”

“I thank Representative Rokita. Mr. Speaker, as I was sitting here, I just received a text from a volunteer fire department official right outside of Charlotte, North Carolina. He writes that they were watching the proceedings this evening: I just want to let you know that even my drug prescription has gone up $200 out of pocket per person. He has three daughters in his family. Think about this. This is real-life stuff. That is why we are stepping in. Part of our plan in the repeal and replacement--the American Health Care Reform Act--allows you to have immediate access to your health savings account. You would not have to worry about somebody's needing a prescription or somebody's needing medicine--one of the children--and, every time, it is $200 out of pocket. That is why it is important to move--and to move with diligence. Someone who knows a little bit about the healthcare industry is my friend Dr. Brian Babin of Texas, who has been dealing with this in his own dentist's practice. He is a former veteran and is someone who cares about his district but who cares about all Americans. It is my privilege to yield to my friend from the great State of Texas, the Lone Star State, Dr. Brian Babin.”