Rich Neal: “Mr. Speaker, the Republican bill was put together with bubble gum and Elmer's glue last Friday night. This isn't a plan.…”

“Mr. Speaker, the Republican bill was put together with bubble gum and Elmer's glue last Friday night. This isn't a plan. It sounds like their argument that 300-year-olds are receiving Social Security benefits. Families are staring at massive premium hikes, and now, thanks to four Republicans, we can force a vote. When you listen to the argument earlier from the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Pfluger), he said that Republicans never had a chance to vote on the Affordable Care Act. This morning, we want to give you a chance. Speaker Johnson could end this crisis and bring the bill up. Instead, they are wasting time on this dusty bill that will increase the number of uninsured Americans, and that is a fact. People don't need healthcare that costs more and covers less. To stave off this crisis, this bipartisan discharge petition is a workable path forward, and over the course of the next few minutes, we intend to tell you that you can hear why. Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.”