Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Chair, I thank my colleague from New Hampshire, Representative Kuster, for offering this legislation that will safeguard healthcare protections for the 130 million Americans with preexisting conditions. The amendment I am offering today would ensure that we don't take any steps backward in our fight against this Nation's opioid epidemic. For people in my home State of New Hampshire, the Affordable Care Act is a lifesaving law. It is the best tool we have to combat the opioid crisis. As I travel around my district, I hear heartbreaking stories of those lost and those still fighting hard. I also hear from constituents who, on a regular basis, can't fathom where they would be without coverage for their substance use disorder. I am here today on behalf of constituents like Phil Spagnuolo from Laconia. As Phil fought to recover from substance use disorder, he took comfort in knowing that he could rely on coverage that was affordable and accessible to him in the midst of the greatest medical challenge of his life. Thanks to the Affordable Care Act, Phil has gone from jail to treatment and recovery to serving as a leader in the recovery community, coaching and advocating for those grappling with addiction. New Hampshire is incredibly proud of his story and his example, and it is all made possible because of the ACA and its basic protections.…”