Political Quotes

“I think the amendment is an excellent amendment in support of victims, and therefore I am very pleased to support it. This is a national problem that affects States all across the country. It has been caused by the failure of the National Government to act. The Federal Government is the single biggest purchaser of medical services. It buys $400 billion in medical services each year. The purchase and delivery of medical services substantially affects interstate commerce. Patients and doctors routinely cross State lines. Parties buy medical services from doctors and hospitals in other jurisdictions. And doctors and hospitals sell medical services to citizens from different States. Indeed, our most famous hospitals, such as the Mayo Clinic, are known for this. Does anyone deny this is a substantial commercial activity? Thus, there is a commerce clause and a spending clause basis for the Federal Government to act. Regardless of the problem caused by our civil justice system, some of our colleagues will point the finger at anyone but big personal injury lawyers.”