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On the recordMarch 22, 2010
again like so many Americans, I was deeply disappointed by last night's House vote. At its core, that health care reform legislation will put the government between us and our doctors. It will raise health care costs significantly. That is not me saying that, that is nonpartisan sources such as the Congressional Budget Office. It will try to be ``paid for'' through a $/2 rillion raid on Medicare, another $/2 rillion set of tax increases. And, of course, that is the cause of pushing up health care costs. Then, to add insult to injury for so many Americans, including so many Louisianans, it will provide taxpayer funding of abortion. It was truly a sad day for our country, in my opinion. But I take the floor today not so much to focus on that but to focus on the continuing fight and to focus on the future. My message is very simple. Speaking for one Senator, for myself, this fight is not over by a long shot.
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David Vitter
Republican · Louisiana
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Mar 22, 2010

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The speaker expresses disappointment over the House vote on health care reform legislation.

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