I thank the Senator from Wyoming for his words. Obviously he is an expert on health care. He is somebody who spent his entire life treating patients and working to improve the health care of others in Wyoming and beyond. His expertise on this issue is particularly important as we debate the real-life ramifications of ObamaCare, the Affordable Care Act--the so-called Affordable Care Act. I come to the floor today to talk about the broken promise of ObamaCare and the negative impacts this poorly planned law has had on my State of Colorado. In essence, what ObamaCare did was create a pay- to-play scheme--mandates and dictates of a law where you will pay higher premiums to abide by the law. As ObamaCare continues on a downward trajectory, Americans are the ones who are bearing the brunt of its failures, particularly those who are living in rural America, in rural Colorado. Month after month, headline after headline, Americans are no longer surprised when they hear of another ObamaCare disaster as they continue to foot the ever-increasing bill. There are fewer choices, less competition, and higher costs. ``If you like your health care plan, you can keep it.'' Do you remember those famous words? The President assured Americans time and time again not to worry. ``If you like your health care plan, you can keep it.'' He said it countless times. It was echoed by almost every Member in this body who supported ObamaCare.…
On the recordMay 18, 2016
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