Paul Tonko: “Our first duty here is to the American people. I rise to call on my colleagues to fulfill that duty and reject…”

“Our first duty here is to the American people. I rise to call on my colleagues to fulfill that duty and reject TrumpCare. President Trump made big promises on health care during his campaign. TrumpCare proves those promises were empty. He promised a plan that would cover everyone. TrumpCare would cover even fewer people than were covered before the Affordable Care Act. He promised better coverage. TrumpCare guts basic healthcare standards. Many TrumpCare plans won't be worth the paper they are printed on. He promised cheaper coverage. TrumpCare breaks that promise, driving up premiums, deductibles, and out-of-pocket costs for everyone. It also hits our Nation's seniors with a devastating age tax or perhaps a senior tax that will literally price many seniors out of the healthcare market. Mr. Speaker, TrumpCare is a tax break for millionaires parading as a healthcare plan. It will do unimaginable harm to our rural hospitals and our economy. The bill was written in secret. It was rushed through this Chamber. And it represents a big-time broken promise. I urge my colleagues to reject TrumpCare. ____________________”