"I would like to thank Chairman Hunter, Ranking Member Garamendi, and the Subcommittee on Coast Guard and Maritime Transportation for holding this hearing."
"One of my top priorities in Congress is getting Kentuckians back to work, and I believe that Obamacare stands firmly in the way of this goal."
"My opposition to Obamacare is not a partisan one. It is not simply because the President is a Democrat and I am a Republican."
"In fact, despite the President's promise that premiums would decrease by $2,500, the average family premium has grown by over $3,000 since 2008."
"My opposition to Obamacare is not a partisan one."
"Obamacare does nothing to lower healthcare costs, which are the main driver of our debt."
"The bottom line is that Kentucky's workers, families, and job creators deserve permanent relief from Obamacare, not a 1-year reprieve."
"It's clear that cracks in Obamacare are growing and getting deeper."
"My opposition to Obamacare is not a partisan one - it's not simply because the President is a Democrat and I'm a Republican."
"Employers in several Districts cited the unknown effects of the Affordable Care Act as reasons for planned layoffs and reluctance to hire more staff."
"The Obama Administration has repeatedly assured employers... that their plans would be grandfathered in."