Political Quotes

“I want to say that the field hearings I had have shown me that people not only fear but will be justifiably hurt forever by this sabotage of our exchanges and by the repeal of the Affordable Care Act. Whether it is called a skinny repeal or any other name, it will fundamentally decimate Medicaid, it will put Americans who are in nursing homes out on the streets, and it will mean that people who need treatment for opioids--the consequences to them and many others whom I have seen in Connecticut and around the country will be absolutely devastating. This shameful and senseless step toward gutting the Affordable Care Act has left millions not only in fear but in potential real jeopardy. We can do better, and the people of Connecticut and around the country know we can do better. We owe it to our democracy to go through the regular order, as Senator McCain urged us to do, and to make sure that we fulfill our promise, our oath that we will uphold the Constitution and do what is right for the American people. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator's time has expired.”