Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, there is only one reason this bill is on the floor today: the President cares more about cutting a deal than keeping his promises. He promised we would lower costs. That turned out to be a lie. He promised we would expand coverage. That turned out to be a lie. He promised we would protect millions of Americans with preexisting conditions. That, too, was a lie. Back in Massachusetts at the Agawam Diner, I met a veteran named Clif, who told me when I was on my way to Washington for the first time to go to Washington as an American--not as a Democrat or a Republican, but as an American. To my Republican colleagues, heed Clif's advice today. Don't vote as a Republican. Vote as an American. Don't throw away your credibility to give a legislative victory to a President who will never stick his neck out for anyone other than himself. For what? To betray the people who trusted them? I urge my Republican colleagues to put country before party. Vote ``no'' on this ridiculous bill. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Members are reminded to refrain from engaging in personalities toward the President.”