Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, I yield myself the balance of my time. Mr. Chairman, Republicans predicted all the bad things that have resulted from the so-called Affordable Care Act. It has not been affordable and has actually increased the cost of health insurance and care. Unfortunately, our colleagues are so invested in supporting this legislation that they blame Republicans for its failure. The legislation has failed because it is hopelessly flawed and cannot be fixed. Mr. Chairman, the piece of legislation before us, as I said earlier, is a choice-limited, freedom-limiting bill, and should not pass. I would also like to make one more observation. My colleagues have made repeated references to junk plans. Every time they do that, they are insulting the person who has chosen that plan for one reason or another due to individual circumstances or preferences. Just because a product isn't something I would buy, or you would buy, does that make it junk? No. Dismissing less expensive and more flexible health plans as junk isn't taking up for anyone, it is actually putting them down. That is not the way we should be in this country. Mr. Chairman, I yield back the balance of my time.”