Barbara Boxer: “colleagues, this is very important. Today, every single Senator is treated like every single person in the country who…”

“colleagues, this is very important. Today, every single Senator is treated like every single person in the country who works for a large employer. Those large employers all make a contribution to their employees' health care. We don't get any subsidies. We don't qualify for subsidies. We are treated like everyone else in this country who has an employer contribution to their health care. Now, colleagues, you do not have to take that employer contribution. If you don't want it, give it back. You don't need this amendment to give it back. If you feel as strongly as Senator Vitter does that you and your family don't want or need this employer contribution, then give it back to the Treasury, as I assume Senator Vitter does. Again, we don't need this amendment. If you don't want your employer contribution, you vote yes. The PRESIDING OFFICER. All time for debate has expired.”