"So--and I am extrapolating here, and please disabuse me of the notion if it's incorrect--you are essentially saying that this new system offers a much better umbrella of protection."
"I'm afraid, may be degraded."
"I had a very positive meeting with him, and really felt that there was a new voice in Russia."
"There is no need for Federal involvement in States with insurance commissioners that are protecting consumers."
"a lot of these companies have bought other companies, and now we're in these huge, huge for-profit companies"
"Without further legislative action, I am concerned that health insurance companies will continue to do what they have done for far too long: put their profits ahead of people."
"I regret that we have ended up where we are today."
"The bill would have allowed small businesses to pool their purchasing power and cross State lines to buy less expensive coverage."
"I find this unbelievable. Imagine the typical family, or individual, trying to find the money to pay another 39 percent for health care coverage--especially during these difficult economic times, with..."
"President Obama said premiums for American families would decrease by $2,500 if we enacted health care reform."
"Health insurance is also vital for life. It too should be strictly regulated so that people can afford this basic need."