Political Quotes

“first I have to say that clearly there are two Americas on how we view health care, that is for sure, after hearing my colleague speak about the ``disaster'' of providing tens of millions of people health insurance, affordable health insurance. Where I live in Michigan, it is great that families no longer have to put the kids to bed and then say a little prayer: Dear God, don't let the kids get sick. For millions of Americans, the Supreme Court decision has reaffirmed the fact that they will have that peace of mind. When Chief Justice Roberts, writing for the majority today, said ``Congress passed the Affordable Care Act to improve health insurance markets, not destroy them,'' I think he was absolutely right. I commend him and the majority--substantial majority--for understanding that in the competitive, private marketplace that we set up through insurance exchanges, we meant for all Americans to have the opportunity for the tax cuts that allow them to be able to purchase insurance, most people purchasing insurance for under $100 a month, which, contrary to destroying America, I think is making incredible differences in people's lives and creating the opportunity going forward for a competitive marketplace for small business. Certainly now, I hope from here that we will go forward and stop all of the repeal discussions and get down to the business of improving health care because I think there are still things we need to do.…”