Political Quotes

“Mr. President, the big debate right now, as we all know in our country, is this: How do we repeal and replace ObamaCare? It is pretty clear that the American people want something done. They voted, ever since the bill was passed, for those who opposed ObamaCare and had a desire to both repeal and replace, culminating in the election of President Trump. Now, I and Susan Collins, as well as others, have introduced something called the Patient Freedom Act, which is our attempt to replace ObamaCare. But what I want to emphasize here is the bill's emphasis upon federalism. The key feature is that we take power from Washington, DC, and give it back to patients and back to State capitols. We think that we find plenty of examples where Washington has done that, allowing States to be the laboratories of democracy. It has worked out well for all. First, let's look at the parameters that President Trump has laid out. President Trump says he wants to repeal the Affordable Care Act but replace it with something which covers everyone, takes care of preexisting conditions, does not have mandates, and lowers cost. Those are the marching orders, as far as I am concerned. With the Patient Freedom Act, we attempt to achieve President Trump's goals. Now, how do we do that? Under our bill, Congress would pass legislation this year which next year would give States one of three options. The Patient Freedom Act has something we call the better choice.…”