Political Quotes

“Mr. President, politicians are used to waiting in nervous anticipation for certain events; specifically, their own elections and the elections of their friends. But it is an interesting feeling in this town today--in Washington, DC--awaiting the nervous anticipation of the Supreme Court decision tomorrow. It is a decision which will address the affordable care act. And this affordable health care act may be one of the most significant measures I have ever been asked to vote on as a Member of Congress. Tomorrow the U.S. Supreme Court will hand down its decision on the affordable care act. It could be one of the most consequential decisions handed down by the Court in my tenure in Congress, and maybe even longer. It is consequential not just because of the politics of Washington. No, the decision will have consequences which will affect the lives of millions of Americans across the country. First, some basic facts. According to the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office, the affordable care act will reduce the deficit over the next 10 years by over $200 billion; then, another $1 trillion in the second decade. This is an important measure to reduce health care costs, reduce government outlays, and reduce the deficit. So the decision of the Court will have an impact on that particular element. The law does a number of specific things to reduce health care costs while saving lives. Because of the affordable care act, preventive services for many Americans are now free.…”