Nancy Pelosi actually said...

"There is no way I can pass a bill in the House of Representatives without a public option."

"As the president stated in March, the thinking on the public option has been that it gives consumers more choices and it helps keep the private sector honest. We agree with the president."

"A thousand-page bill of this magnitude deserves thoughtful consideration and debate."

"This legislation will span the working lifetime of every young farmer and rancher with no off-ramps."