David Jolly: “Once again, the President's health care plan, known to the Nation as ObamaCare, is in the news, both because it is open…”

“Once again, the President's health care plan, known to the Nation as ObamaCare, is in the news, both because it is open season for individuals to choose their level of health care coverage, but also because of the now-made-public suggestion by a senior architect of ObamaCare that the administration would have to rely on, in his words, the ``stupidity'' of the American people to get the President's plan enacted. Those are shameful words that disrespect every American and have rightfully been condemned by Members on both sides of the aisle. I think the American people know exactly what is in the bill. We are reminded of it every day that we now live in a country where our government will fine you--fine you--for not having the health care coverage that it deems adequate. It is called the individual mandate, and it is a classic government-knows-best ruse, but this time with the threat of fines and penalties on individuals who don't comply or, in the interpretation of the Supreme Court, with new taxes just for you. These fines will steadily increase each year. By 2016, it is estimated that 6 million Americans will be subjected to individual fines from their government. I take a very different view than many in the current administration. First, I think the American people are smart enough to make health care coverage choices for themselves.…”