Drew Ferguson: “I want to thank Dr. Marshall for his strong remarks and pointing out and highlighting several important things. You…”

“I want to thank Dr. Marshall for his strong remarks and pointing out and highlighting several important things. You know, one of the biggest things that we are fighting for as part of repealing ObamaCare is that we are fighting for our personal freedom. Right now, Americans have the ``choice'' of purchasing a government-mandated, one-size-fits-all product or paying a government- mandated penalty. In almost a third of all U.S. counties, and many in my home State of Georgia, consumers don't even have the choice between insurances to purchase. This is not a choice. With the passage of the American Health Care Act, no longer will the Federal Government mandate that Americans purchase a product that they don't want, because we believe that individuals should have the freedom to make their own choices. We understand the unique dignity of every human being. This dignity calls for self-determination and personal freedom, and we are fighting for that freedom. It is important. I want to thank all of my colleagues who have joined me tonight to share with our constituents more about what we are fighting for. First off, our legislation promotes personal freedom by eliminating the individual and employer mandates. Purchasing decisions should be left up to the consumer, not the Federal Government. Under our plan, no American is mandated to purchase a product that he or she does not want and cannot afford.…”