Political Quotes

“For those who were not in this Chamber last night to hear the debate, let me make it clear that there were two essential problems that we saw that needed resolution. We had worked with Senator Kennedy, Senator Edwards, and others--and Senator Nelson had extensive conversations-- about how to resolve these issues. One of the issues has apparently been resolved by agreement, although no amendment has yet been proposed to deal with it; and that all has to do with reviewing a case by the external reviewer. In other words, the insurance company has an internal review of an issue, and then if that isn't resolved, it goes to an external reviewer. I think everybody agrees that if we can resolve the case at that stage and not have to go to litigation, it is better for everybody. So the question is, what exactly can be considered by that independent reviewer?”