Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, today I want to bring two very contrasting perspectives to the floor with regard to health care. One of them starts with an individual that we are all familiar with, and when he talks, people listen. On March 1, 2010, Warren Buffett said: I would much rather see a plan C that really attacks costs in regard to health care. And I think that's what the American public wants to see. The American public is not behind this bill. And we need the American public behind the bill. Now, he has changed his position two or three times and it is hard to get a beat on exactly how he feels about ObamaCare, but when he talks, people listen. The problem is the people we need to hear from the most aren't being heard. I got a letter from Christy in Jonesboro, in my district, and I'm going to share that letter with you today. It says: As I was listening to the radio this morning, people were calling in about how ObamaCare is already affecting them. I just want you to know a little about our family. My husband and I are 48 years old, have been married 29 years, and have three daughters, ages 16, 18, and 23--all still living at home, although the 23-year-old does work a full-time job. My husband has been an auto-body mechanic for most of his life. This has taken a serious toll on his body as a result of strenuous physical labor paired with breathing chemicals. He has worked at numerous body shops--always looking for a better environment/pay/benefits.…”