Political Quotes

“this is an issue on which we have consensus. The President of the United States said, ``Only employers who retain responsibility for and make vital medical decisions should be subject to suit.'' Our bill provides exactly as the President describes. As Senator Kennedy has indicated, we have consensus not only with the President of the United States but in this body and in the House of Representatives based on the Norwood-Dingell bill which was voted on before. This is an issue about which there is consensus. We are continuing to work. Senator Snowe and others are leading that effort. We are working across party lines to get stronger and more appropriate language so that employers know that they are protected without completely leaving out the rights of the patients. I urge my colleagues to vote against the Gramm amendment, which is outside the mainstream, outside our bill, outside our position, outside Norwood-Dingell, and outside what the President of the United States has said.”