I certainly will reflect briefly on the comments of my colleague across the aisle who says that all of the problems have been worked out, that all the provisions have been met, and that anyone who lost their coverage, through no fault of their own, would find an exemption or a consideration from the bureaucracy. I just want to say that Americans who have lost their coverage certainly deserve certainty that they won't be subject to the penalties when they lost their coverage, and not just promises that the Federal Government might take into consideration their situation. There had been many characterizations of how easy enrollment would be some time ago. It hasn't worked out that way. Mr. Speaker, I yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Boustany).
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