Political Quotes

“Just like the rest of America, we in Alabama are facing a health crisis caused by the Republican Party. Thanks to President Trump and Republicans in Congress, more than 58,000 of my constituents in Alabama's Seventh Congressional District will see their health insurance premiums skyrocket next year. One of my constituents is a 63-year-old gentleman from Wilcox County, Alabama, in the rural part of my district. This gentleman works for the Wilcox County Water and Sewer District. Just like his coworkers, he receives health insurance through the Affordable Care Act marketplace. Currently, his premiums cost $188.29 per month. After receiving his rate letter last month, he learned that his monthly premium would increase by 700 percent to more than $1,500. That is right, thanks to President Trump and Republicans in Congress, this gentleman will need to pay $1,300 more per month to keep the same healthcare plan. Mr. Speaker, this is simply outrageous. The people I represent cannot afford these ridiculous Republican price hikes. Throughout the government shutdown, and well before, Democrats have been sounding the alarm. We have been demanding that Republicans work with us to lower the cost of healthcare and address the crisis that they have caused. What did they do instead? They shut down the government and held food assistance hostage from the most vulnerable Americans. Make no mistake, the consequences of inaction will be dire.”