Political Quotes

“We are 5 days away from what the Chicago Tribune today called a ``massively ambitious redesign of national health care,'' echoing what we've been saying here on the House floor since it was passed, but the details of Illinois' health exchange are still thin. ``Co-pays? Deductibles? Premiums? Still a mystery,'' the paper says. ``Will your doctor and your hospital be included in the insurance networks? Still a mystery.'' This past week, I tried to get answers for my concerned constituents. I tried to meet with one of Illinois' so-called ``navigators,'' but he wasn't ready to show me how to sign up for health care. Their navigators were still getting trained up--with less than a week left. The triple premiums we are seeing in other States aren't encouraging. We know that 6 million mostly middle class families may face a tax for not buying qualifying health plans. Middle class families may have to pay hundreds more in taxes each year. I urge Americans to explore how ObamaCare will affect them. Call your exchange, and ask if you can keep your doctor. Ask them what personal information the navigators will collect. Be ready. Buyer beware. ____________________”