Peter Visclosky: “the American people want health care fixed and real reform is moving forward in Congress. This health care reform…”

“the American people want health care fixed and real reform is moving forward in Congress. This health care reform contains the basic principles of President Clinton's plan: guaranteed private insurance for all Americans; choice of doctors and quality health plans; insurance reform making it illegal to drop or cut benefits; preserves medicare; and shares responsibility for coverage between employers, employees, and government. From our working men and women to our doctors, these principles have broad support nationwide. The President's proposal is supported by the American Academy of Family Physicians, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and the American College of Physicians. These doctors and others support the President's plan because it will work. President Clinton's plan works for doctors, their families, and their patients because it works for every American. Mr. Speaker, we need to pass health care reform so no family will ever be faced with the choice of taking their sick child to the hospital or paying their mortgage.”