Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I have decided to support the health reform legislation because it represents an historic opportunity to make health care more accessible and affordable now and into the future. I base this decision not on what is popular, but on what I believe is in the best interest for Georgia's Second Congressional District both in the short- and long-term. Throughout this process, I have solicited the views of people both supporting and opposing health care reform. I have heard from doctors and patients, small business owners and the CEOs of large corporations, as well as residents of rural and urban areas. I also have heard from the healthy and the sick, the young and the old, and the rich and the poor. I thank each of you who shared your views with me, and I have listened to your opinions. In my district there are more than 83,000 uninsured residents who will receive health insurance coverage under this bill. There are 14,500 uninsured individuals who have a pre-existing medical condition such as cancer, heart disease, and diabetes and who will now no longer be denied affordable health insurance coverage. In addition, there are 12,100 small business owners in my district who will qualify for tax credits to help employees afford health care. My district is also home to 96,000 senior citizens who will benefit from a stronger Medicare program whose solvency is extended to 2026.…”