Political Quotes

“As a country, how could we repeal this law and then look our children and grandchildren in the eye? We should be focused on getting this critical jobs bill signed into law, not refighting last year's partisan battles. Make no mistake, Democrats are willing and eager to fix the parts of the health care reform law that might need adjustment. I, for one, would salute that kind of a review. But to repeal the entire law is an example of outrageous overreach. Instead of meeting us halfway, our colleagues on the Republican side are engaging in misguided political battles. It is wrong, and we can't allow repeal of this law which is improving the lives of millions of Americans. I thank my colleague from Arizona for permitting me a courteous extension of time. I yield the floor. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from Arizona. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent to engage in a colloquy with the Senator from Wyoming, Mr. Barrasso. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. Mr. McCAIN. Mr. President, obviously we rise in support of the amendment put forward by the Republican leader for repeal of the health care bill. As we know, the House of Representatives has already acted in an overwhelming fashion. Neither the Senator from Wyoming nor I intend to go through all of the arguments we went through for nearly a year here on the floor of the Senate.…”