Pete Stark: “I don't think I look much like Bill Murray, or have his wit, but I sure feel like him in his role in ``Groundhog Day.''…”

“I don't think I look much like Bill Murray, or have his wit, but I sure feel like him in his role in ``Groundhog Day.'' There are pressing issues facing our country--mainly the need to get our economy back on track and start creating jobs. But, my Republican colleagues refuse to allow us to focus on that vital priority. Instead, we are here for the 31st time in this Congress to consider repeal of the health reform law. Nevermind that the House already passed repeal of the health care law early in 2011 and that bill is still sitting in the Senate awaiting their consideration. Nevermind that 29 other bills have repealed particular provisions of the law. No, we are going to once again take the time of this Congress to pass a bill that doesn't need to be passed because my Republican colleagues are mad at the Supreme Court for upholding the law. We know that House Republicans don't intend for the Senate to take this bill seriously because they are rushing this bill to the floor today before the Congressional Budget Office has even had the opportunity to provide a score for health reform repeal. With that analysis, we would know the cost or savings associated with health reform repeal. But, Republicans don't feel any need for being informed before they vote because they know they hate health reform and they'll vote to repeal it no matter what. Well, with a Congress that behaves like this, none of us should wonder why our approval ratings are at 12%.…”