Janice Schakowsky actually said...

"A robust public option would increase marketplace competition, lower premiums for consumers, lower the Federal deficit."

"I introduced legislation in the Public Option Deficit Reduction Act, which would create a publicly administered insurance plan."

"According to a 2014 study done by HHS, the rate review requirement included in ObamaCare saved consumers nearly $1 billion on insurance premiums in 2013."

"I also strongly support creating a public option to be offered in the marketplace."