Political Quotes

“We have to respond to those comments that are being made. Republicans did nothing? We did a lot. We opened up HSAs, health savings accounts, for Americans. We passed three bills in my first 2 years here that would allow for associated health plans. But what happened? They get over to the Senate and they can't get passed because the Democrats bottled them up. The Democrats have over 250 Members in this body. Republicans never had more than 232. They are trying to blame us for this health care bill not passing? If it is such a wonderful bill, how come you are having to break arms and bribe people to vote for it? That is the problem. The Democrats themselves can't agree on this bill. We set up HSAs so that people aren't tied to their employers to keep their insurance. You all have ruined the economy and you are destroying jobs. People are losing their jobs; they are losing their health care. That is what is happening. And Medicare rations more health care than the worst of the insurance companies does. Look at the chart. Medicare turns down more people with preexisting conditions than the insurance companies do. And what's going to happen is you're spreading Medicare out. You're forcing people into Medicaid. They will have no choice as to whether to be in Medicaid or have private insurance. That's what the majority is doing here. Don't talk to us about our doing nothing and about your giving access to people and coverage.”