Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to champion protecting our seniors. Wall Street shouldn't get to decide if older Americans can age with dignity. But across the country, private equity firms are spending billions to turn nursing homes into commodities. When private equity firms take over nursing homes, they cut costs and cut corners; they lay off trusted staff; and they stretch care workers too thin to provide the care and attention older Americans need. Quality of care declines, and deaths among residents rise dramatically. We cannot entrust our loved ones to these bad actors. They focus on maximizing returns for investors at the expense of delivering protected care to seniors, their patients. I have long pushed to hold private equity accountable and to end corporate abuse in healthcare. The health and well-being of our seniors are not for sale. Climate Crisis Is a Health Crisis”