On the recordJuly 24, 2012
I thank our colleague, Dr. Cassidy, and I understand that your time may be slightly limited this evening, Doctor, so Dr. Harris and I will be more than happy to lead this discussion as we go along, and I thank you for all the work you do on this very important subject. The American public has much to be concerned about with regard to the massive 2010 health law, and this was, of course, passed on a party line basis, unfortunately. I and Dr. Harris are two of the representatives who were elected in part in response to the public's grave concerns about this act. And if I can direct everyone's attention to the chart that Dr. Cassidy has revealed next to him, you can see what is projected to happen in terms of Medicaid spending alone as the years go by and, of course, under the terms of the Affordable Care Act, it is like putting gasoline on a fire, unfortunately. {time} 1910
