Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, today marks another historic day in the House as we move one step closer to enacting common sense health care reform. For years the American people have asked us to enact meaningful reform, and today Congress has come together in a bipartisan way to break Washington gridlock and accomplish this important task. In 1994, the American people soundly rejected the health care reform plan that put the Federal Government in the driver's seat, controlling prices, benefits, and physician choice. The legislation we will vote on today offers a more practical, even-handed approach to reform that leaves American individuals in control, not government bureaucrats. I have said all along, through these years of the debate on health care, let us get on with it. Let us at least fix what we can all agree upon. And finally, lo and behold, through the hard work of so many, today we are about to do just that: Portability provisions to relieve job lock and no more, nor more exclusions because someone is unfortunate enough to have a preexisting condition. Both Republicans and Democrats can claim victory today. This is truly a bipartisan effort. This is a happy day for our country. Much, much good will come of this.”