Political Quotes

“I rise today because in just 3 weeks, the Affordable Care Act tax credits that helped millions of Americans afford their premiums will expire. These tax credits have been a lifeline for families and small businesses across the country. They have allowed people to see their providers, to fill their prescriptions, and to get the procedures that they need. These tax credits are enormously popular because they work. Our uninsured rate is lower than ever. That is why Democrats have been fighting for months to extend these successful tax credits and prevent healthcare costs from skyrocketing. Every House Democrat has signed onto a discharge petition to extend these tax credits for 3 years. If we defeat the previous question, we can vote on that extension today, but if Republicans let these tax credits expire, premiums will soar. Healthcare will be out of reach for tens of millions of Americans. Families will be forced to go uninsured or make incredibly tough choices just to make ends meet. This is life or death for people. Healthcare should be a right for everyone, not an unaffordable luxury for the wealthy. Mr. Speaker, I urge my Republican colleagues to vote ``no'' on the previous question and to join us in extending these tax credits today.”