Political Quotes

“Mr. Chairman, let's be clear: this bill has nothing to do with litigation reform. It has nothing to do with a good faith attempt to improve our healthcare system. In fact, this bill was described as phase 3 of an effort to improve our healthcare by the majority leader on the other side of the aisle. I put out a search committee. I still can't find phase 1 or phase 2. It has nothing to do with reforming our healthcare system. This bill is an unprecedented attack on States' rights. It is a wolf in sheep's clothing. It is a solution in search of a problem. It is nothing more than a reckless legislative joyride guaranteed to crash and burn on the American people. This bill, if enacted, will hurt working families, middle class people, senior citizens, the poor, the sick, the afflicted, veterans, and nursing home residents. The American people deserve a litigation system that works for everyone, not simply the wealthy and the well-off. The American people deserve a litigation system that puts the public's interest ahead of special interests. The American people deserve a litigation system that promotes public health, not just excessive wealth. This bill fails on all of those counts. It is mean-spirited, it is cruel, it is heartless. Mr. Chairman, that is why it must be defeated.”