Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I thank the gentleman for allowing me to speak today. I rise in opposition to H.R. 6087. I do this as a physician where I understand that diagnosing, treating, and certifying disability claims takes an expert's opinion--not general medicine, an expert's opinion-- and physicians have exceedingly more training and experience in dealing with what are truly complex medical issues. Let's be very clear: Disability is a complex issue. It is a lifelong problem. This particular instance requires diagnosis, treatment, and evaluations continually. There is nothing wrong with the system that we have in this country. In many instances, we find that we work together well as a team. But I think our Federal workers really, in this specific avenue, deserve better, and I urge them to understand that physicians are the best ones to do this. Using the claim that there is a physician shortage should not be an excuse to lower what I believe are standards for expert care. Madam Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on this bill.”