John Shimkus actually said...

"Now that we are on the precipice of implementing this landmark law to its fullest extent and the Affordable Care Act is the law of the land, I believe we should all accept this fact and work together ..."

"I would beg the question with your premise of how actively my friends on your side actively promoted Medicare D. I know I did."

"Does anyone in Congress realize that under this still uncertain program it is more logical for me to shut down my business and take subsidies on one of the exchanges than to remain open?"

"I would be much more willing to be lectured by Norman Ornstein if he had placed his name on a ballot, ran for office, had been elected, and had to represent a constituency, than just another DC pundit..."