Political Quotes

“Healthcare is a human right. The Affordable Care Act helped us live up to that value by giving over 20 million American people healthcare coverage, including millions with preexisting conditions. But still, too many Americans don't have access to good, affordable healthcare, and drug prices are through the roof. One of those Americans is Suzette from Germantown, Maryland. Suzette told me that her insulin prices have skyrocketed over the last year, making it hard to afford a drug that she needs to survive. As Elijah Cummings said: We are better than that. The Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act will cut premiums in half; allow negotiations for drug prices; and expand Medicaid, a lifeline for many who need support for mental health and addiction treatment services. During a global pandemic, we should be acting with compassion for the most vulnerable in our country. This bill does just that. I urge a ``yes'' vote.”