Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, this is a monumental week here on Capitol Hill as we will decide the fate of health care in America. Despite the evidence that the Affordable Care Act has made a positive difference in the lives of everyday Americans, Republicans are set to destroy it. But the Affordable Care Act has improved the quality of life for tens of millions of people all across this country. As a result of the Affordable Care Act, people born with preexisting conditions can no longer be denied health insurance. As a result of the Affordable Care Act, young people can remain on their parents' health insurance all the way through to the age of 26. As a result of the Affordable Care Act, women can no longer be discriminated against with respect to the issuance of insurance simply based on their gender. As a result of the Affordable Care Act, seniors are paying less for lifesaving prescription drug medication. As a result of the Affordable Care Act, more than 1 million people throughout this country--including in rural America--are able to receive substance abuse treatment because of them being caught up in the opioid addiction epidemic. The Affordable Care Act has made a positive difference in the lives of everyday Americans, yet this President says it has been a disaster.…”