Political Quotes

“this is the noneconomic damages limitation amendment that many of us have been talking about for some time. I indicated earlier this morning that I would be introducing it. It works in tandem with the limitation on lawyer's fees to ensure that the victims of negligence are properly compensated and that neither the public needs to end up continuing to pay this tort tax that we talked about earlier nor that lawyers or others in the system become enriched at the expense of the victims of negligence. This particular amendment would place a limitation of $500,000 on noneconomic damages that are awarded to compensate a claimant for pain, suffering, emotional distress, and other related injuries. Mr. President, every day in America, physicians take care of over 9 million patients. These are professionals who are dedicated to the service of their fellow citizens. They do a tremendous job. They serve in times of crisis and natural disasters often at great personal risk. A good example is the heroic service of the doctors in the aftermath of the bombing in Oklahoma City. The medical profession is dedicated to doing everything possible to ensure that the practice of medicine conforms at all times with both Government rules and regulations and, of course, with the high standards that are inherent in the profession itself. But physicians are not God.…”