Political Quotes

“There's a word in Yiddish, ``chutzpah,'' that generally translates to ``nerve.'' It has been described as that quality enshrined in a man who, having killed his mother and father, throws himself on the mercy of the court because he's an orphan. But ``chutzpah'' is also a pretty accurate description of the antics of the Republican Party today that--after throwing up roadblock after roadblock, obstruction after obstruction to ObamaCare, is now trying to delay access to care for millions of Americans on the grounds that we're not ready. Despite Republican obstructionism we are going to be ready, we are ready--and not a day too soon--for those who have been locked out of coverage, hit by annual benefit limits, or faced preexisting condition exclusions. Imagine the worry that is lifted off of the shoulders of Americans that have preexisting conditions that won't exist once we pass this. This is just another Republican attempted roadblock to progress, another obstructionism. It is ``chutzpah.'' Mr. Speaker, it is time for the Republicans to stop efforts that will prevent Americans from getting the health care they need.”