Political Quotes

“As a physician, my goal is to make certain that every American has access to quality, affordable health care. The President and congressional Democrats promised that you can keep your health insurance if you like it. Well, we learned yesterday that in my home State of Indiana, only 701 Hoosiers have signed up successfully for the Affordable Care Act, while over 108,000 Hoosiers have had their current plans canceled. I think the people of Indiana know this promise has not been kept. Mary, from Evansville, Indiana, wrote to me about this very thing. She said: Our insurance is excellent. I had a heart attack a year ago. We met our deductible this year, but insurance has paid for everything recommended, 2 months of cardiac rehab, prescriptions, and even more surgery. My insurance and my doctors saved my life, and now I am at risk of losing both. On Facebook, Andrea wrote that she was able to extend her plan for her and her son till next December, then it would be canceled. She went on to say, ``What happened to if you want to keep your health care, you can?'' And, finally, Allen summed up his frustration in one sentence: I will not have insurance beginning January 1. End of story. Mr. Speaker, these are real stories that affect real people, hardworking families just trying to get by. Mr. Speaker, we need to hold the President and congressional Democrats to their promise. ____________________”