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On the recordMarch 22, 2017
The repeal and replacement of ObamaCare is about keeping promises and being worthy of the American people's trust. We, for the third time in American history, have unified Republican control of the government: a Republican in the White House and Republican control of the House of Representatives and of the Senate. In the last five campaigns, one out of every four ads was about health care, so it is our turn to lead. Here is what we know: ObamaCare today is failing. It is failing to meet the promises that were made that people could keep their doctor or keep their plan. It is failing to be affordable for those who see rising premiums, rising deductibles, no choices, no health care at all, and limited access. As Republicans leading in this Chamber, we are on a rescue mission to save the American people from this disaster and to replace this law with something that works and gets us away from government-centered health care and moves us to patient-centered health care, doctor- centered health care. You know, we believe in ownership societies where you ought to be able to own your own healthcare plan, own your own decisions about education and how you choose to prosper. Today, the Rules Committee is contemplating amendments that should excite conservatives with generational changes that will unlock the potential of this great country.…
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Matt Gaetz
Republican · Florida

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