Political Quotes

“what an interesting debate this has been. If you want to know how Congress is likely to react to the fact that we have 47 million uninsured Americans and millions more with health insurance that is almost worthless, if you want to know what Congress is likely to say about the plight of families who struggle each year with premiums rising and coverage falling, you should listen to this debate. Because my friends on the Republican side of the aisle--not all of them, but a number of them--want to argue for the proposition that we ought to be careful we don't insure too many people in America. It is an easy thing for a Member of the Senate to argue. We are some of the luckiest people in America. We are covered by the Federal Employees Health Benefit Program. That may be the sweetest deal in terms of health insurance anyone can dream of. It covers 8 million Federal employees, including Congressmen, Senators, and their families, and it allows us--if you can believe it, those watching this debate across America--it allows us once each year to decide if we want to change companies.”