Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, this motion is nothing more than a last-ditch attempt to defeat a commonsense bill that will help expand access to affordable healthcare coverage for working families. In fact, this motion represents the same failed approach to health care we have experienced in recent years. We have seen what happens when the Federal Government dictates the kind of health insurance individuals can and cannot buy. Healthcare costs skyrocket and patients have fewer choices. While our Democrat colleagues offer a motion that doubles down on a failed approach to health care, my Republican colleagues and I are offering the American people a better way. The Small Business Health Fairness Act is about empowering individuals, families, and small-business owners so more Americans have access to affordable healthcare coverage. By rejecting this motion and supporting the underlying bill, we can take an important step in keeping our promise to deliver free-market, patient-centered healthcare solutions. I urge my colleagues to vote ``no'' on the motion to recommit and ``yes'' on the Small Business Health Fairness Act. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time. The SPEAKER pro tempore. Without objection, the previous question is ordered on the motion to recommit. There was no objection. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion to recommit. The question was taken; and the Speaker pro tempore announced that the noes appeared to have it.”