Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise in strong opposition to this bill. This began as a bipartisan effort, but, predictably, this has devolved into nothing but another attempt by House Republicans to dismantle the Affordable Care Act. Here we go again. Over 4.2 million people have signed up for affordable insurance so far, and the numbers are growing. We all support a permanent repeal of the sustainable growth rate because the SGR in current law is anything but sustainable. We are demanding more out of our doctors and health care professionals. We are asking that they operate with maximum efficiency to play their part in reining in health care spending, and they deserve the same from Congress. Unfortunately, my Republican colleagues don't share that view. That is why they have offered a pay-for that they know will be completely unacceptable to most Democrats and certainly stands no chance of passage in the Senate. The President has even said he would veto this bill, and rightfully so. The American Medical Association, which represents most of the doctors throughout the country, and I am disappointed that the Texas Medical Association is at variance with their national association, but the AMA and the AARP and a dozen other organizations representing health care providers and hospitals and seniors have decried Republican partisan tactics. They don't like this. We have 5 legislative days before the last SGR extension runs out on March 31. Five days.…”