Political Quotes

“it took many years of debate, and thousands of town hall meetings, but by George, I think we've got it. Congress has finally stepped up to the plate to ensure that Americans are able to obtain health insurance. Too many Americans are shut out of health care insurance because of preexisting conditions, or because they change jobs. With one swing of the bat in the first inning of the game, we have successfully completed a ``Triple A''--much better than a triple play. The bill provides ``A''-vailability, ``A''-ffordability and ``A''-ccountability. It helps employees who try to obtain health insurance, employers who try to provide health insurance, and the bill tackles the high cost of health care. It makes good on promises by raising the health deduction for self- employed to 50 percent by the year 2003, provides citizens the opportunity to contribute to Medical Savings Accounts, and allows individuals to deduct long-term care expenses. The House Committees' team has made the advancement up to third base, and it's up to the rest of us to take it home. I urge my colleagues and teammates to support this historic bill.”