Bob Barr: “I rise in support of H.R. 1304, because it is a bill that is simple in concept and based on fundamental principles of…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 1304, because it is a bill that is simple in concept and based on fundamental principles of fair market, and the freedom and right to contract fairly as equals on a level playing field. This legislation does nothing except remove the current artificial barriers that prevent doctors from doing what every other citizen has the right to do, and that is to bargain as equals in good faith and on a level playing field. It is not giving them any special advantage. It is simply saying to the doctors of America as they try and practice medicine with the best interests of their patients in mind that they can negotiate as equals on behalf of their patients. That is all this bill does. It does no more and no less. That is why it enjoys the support on both sides of the aisle of a majority of Members of this House. I urge Members to vote in support of H.R. 1304.”