Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, this is a sad day in the history of this country as Republicans begin the process of destroying health care in America. ``Repeal and replace'' is just a slogan. It is not a solution. For more than 6 years, we have been waiting for a credible Republican healthcare plan, and none has been forthcoming. All you have is smoke and mirrors, and the American people are getting ready to get screwed. Under the so-called Republican plan, seniors will be forced to pay more for their medicine. Under the so-called Republican plan, children with preexisting conditions, like pediatric cancer, will be at risk of being kicked off of their health plans or of being denied health coverage. Under the so-called Republican plan, young people in America will no longer be able to stay on their parents' health insurance through the age of 26. Under the so-called Republican plan, more than a million people who are receiving drug treatment because of opioid addiction will be at risk of being denied that lifesaving care. Under the so-called Republican plan, premiums will go up, co-pays will go up, deductibles will go up; and the American people will be screwed. People in Michigan, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, Ohio--screwed. Seniors in Florida--screwed. People on the west coast and on the east coast--screwed. People in Appalachia and rural America--screwed. The only folks who will benefit are the fat cats who are part of the healthcare cartel.…”