John Larson actually said...

"The reality is that this Act is working. It is not perfect, as Mr. McDermott said."

"Mandating that everyone must be covered is counter to a free lunch."

"The other concern that I am beginning to hear from my constituents is that the penalties are about to ramp up."

"I am very disappointed to learn, Mr. Brady, that the Senate, in considering SGR, will vote on an amendment repealing the individual mandate--the only nongermane amendment."