Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, after a long battle for this Nation's health care reform, my decision to vote in favor of this bill was ultimately made, not by myself, but by the people I represent. This bill is a beginning to the end of an abusive system: It is a beginning to provide the people of our great Nation access the most basic health care services; It is a beginning to stop insurance companies from reaping benefits at the cost of the sick, injured, poor and dying people in our Nation; It is a beginning to making our health care system one that we can be proud of-- One that includes everyone regardless of their social status; One that treats people equal regardless of their age, race or gender; One that makes sure our children are treated properly and that our parents will be provided for in the future; and It finally provides reauthorization of Indian Health Care. Every day I am flooded by groups, businesses and individuals that can no longer bear the abuses from our current health care system. I want to share of few of their reasons for supporting this bill: The National Committee to Preserve Social Security and Medicare states: The bill preserves and improves Medicare for current and future beneficiaries. Because of our strong commitment to Medicare, we support the health reform currently before Congress. Indeed, we consider it to be vital for preserving and protecting Medicare. On behalf of the seniors you represent, we ask that you commit to supporting health reform as well.…”