Political Quotes

“President Clinton has called for a new openness in Government, but that does not square with the fact that the American people are being required to pay $45 to get a copy of the Clinton health plan. On the other hand, anyone can call the House document room at 202-225-3456 and get a copy of the Republican plan for free, or, the Cooper-Grandy plan, for free, or, the Thomas plan, for free. Absolutely free. But $45 if you want the Clinton plan. Mr. Speaker, last week I wrote to the majority leader and I asked him, in fairness to the American people, instruct the House document room to also provide a copy of H.R. 3600 to the American people, for free. Today, I renew my call. Mr. Speaker, we will consider many important issues this year, but none are more important than health care reform. Mr. Speaker, the American people deserve to know what we are voting on. Let them see the plan.”