Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in opposition to H.R. 1425, the so-called Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act, the latest in a series of attempts by House Democrats to score cheap political points at the expense of hardworking taxpayers. And speaking of scoring cheap political points, I think most of my colleagues and I are tired of having words put in our mouths that aren't there. We do not oppose reducing the cost of drugs. We want that. We don't believe it is a bad thing. At a time when Congress should be united in our continued fight against the novel coronavirus and ensuring the country can reopen safely, we are instead here today debating a bill that amounts to nothing more than political posturing. Rather than solve any pressing healthcare problems, including the Nation's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, this misguided legislation will limit healthcare options for patients, contribute to already skyrocketing healthcare costs, and double down on the many failures of the Affordable Care Act or the ACA. As the Republican leader of the Committee on Education and Labor, I am committed to improving and enhancing employer-sponsored healthcare options for American workers and their families.…”