Jim Himes: “The new Republican majority has decided that today we will read the United States Constitution, which I guess is a good…”

“The new Republican majority has decided that today we will read the United States Constitution, which I guess is a good thing. But like every other American, I can and do read it for myself. In fact, I did it this morning and came across the phrase ``promote the general welfare.'' Next week, the new Republican majority will put forward a bill to repeal health care reform; to tell seniors, go back to a world where you can choose between your prescriptions and your food; to tell our children, go back to a world where an insurance company can deny you coverage because you had the misfortune to be born with a disease. That is what they are doing next week. Listen hard, listen hard today to those words, ``promote the general welfare.''”