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Porter Goss: “I was disappointed by the partisan words of the majority whip when he said: ``House Republicans are willing to say and…”

On the recordMay 3, 1994
I was disappointed by the partisan words of the majority whip when he said: ``House Republicans are willing to say and do anything to bring down everything we want to do to help working people.'' Fact is, the Democrats' health reform plans are collapsing under their own weight and burdening many work people mightily by costing them their jobs. Republicans have a comprehensive reform plan of our own--and bipartisan, market-based reforms supported by the American people. Republicans want to ensure quality, access and choice in health care. Republicans want to minimize Government interference in individual decisions. And Republicans know heavyhanded Government cost control will kill jobs and lead to health care rationing. It is time to stop playing the blame game and work together on health care reform. I invite all colleagues to look at the GOP solution. It will work.
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Porter Goss
Florida
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Addressing health care reform and criticizing Democratic plans during a House floor debate.

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