Political Quotes

“I remind my colleague from Michigan that his vote for this bill will result in 39,500 people from his congressional district losing health coverage and care. Mr. Speaker, I yield 1 minute to the gentleman from California (Mr. McNerney). Mr. McNERNEY. Mr. Speaker, since the implementation of the ACA, over 3.9 million women age 18 to 64 have gained health coverage through Medicaid. The ACA ended gender rating, meaning that the insurance companies cannot charge women more than they charge men for the same coverage. TrumpCare also eliminates Medicaid funding for Planned Parenthood, reducing access to health care for women. Millions of women rely on Planned Parenthood for both routine and lifesaving care, such as preventative services, family planning, and preventing unwanted pregnancies. When the GPO strips Planned Parenthood funding, health care of women will suffer. TrumpCare and its Medicare cuts also hurts seniors. Older Americans account for over 60 percent of Medicare spending. Insurance companies will now be able to charge more based on their age, which will increase premiums by thousands. Mr. Speaker, watching Republicans sell this bill is like buying a used car from a guy with a crooked smile, even they don't believe in it. I ask my Republican colleagues to withdraw this horrible bill and work with Democrats to improve the ACA instead of trying to sell this atrocity.”