Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I rise to speak about ObamaCare and the incredibly negative impact it is having on millions of Americans. Let's just speak about its impact upon the middle class. There was a recent article in the Wall Street Journal, dated August 26, which spoke about how ObamaCare is pushing the burden of health care costs to the middle class. It speaks about how deductibles have risen 256 percent, but wages have only increased 32 percent. It also goes on to say how folks are spending 32 percent more on health care, but they are having to cut back on groceries, restaurants, entertainment, and clothing. Everything else is being cut back as health care consumes more and more. ObamaCare was supposed to change health care. The President promised that premiums would fall $2,500 per family. The logical question is, Why didn't that happen? I have a good example. A physician friend I know who happens to be a neurologist in Baton Rouge texted me. She had a couple in her office who were paying $1,600 a month for insurance. They have a $10,000 family deductible. They are middle class and don't get a subsidy. Let's think about this. They are paying $1,600 a month and have a $10,000 family deductible. Let's do a little quick math. That is roughly $16,000 a year plus $3,200, which comes to $19,200 a year, if my math is correct.…”