Political Quotes

Jackie Speier: “What is so interesting is that all of those proposals, each and every one of those proposals, are included in the health…”

On the recordMarch 19, 2010
What is so interesting is that all of those proposals, each and every one of those proposals, are included in the health care reform measure that we will all have the opportunity to vote on this weekend. Mr. Lance, if he has the courage to vote with the Democrats, would be improving coverage for over 500,000 residents in his district. He would be giving tax credits to 74,000 families and 18,000 small businesses. He would be improving Medicare for 96,000 people in his district. Those are the kinds of figures that speak to the American people.
Said by
Jackie Speier
Democratic · California
Source
govinfo.gov
Mar 19, 2010

Editor's note · Context

The speaker addresses health care reform and its benefits for constituents.

Share

More from Jackie Speier

Nov 15, 2022

I'm not going to sugarcoat this. This is a scandal, and it's one that each and every one of you need to take ownership of.

congress.gov
Oct 30, 2022

Until the Republicans speak out strongly against this and join with the Democrats to make sure that any conduct by Members in Congress, or people that try to address Members of Congress in vicious ways are properly handled, it's going to…

transcripts.cnn.com
Apr 17, 2023

We must restore local control to the community.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation