On the recordMarch 19, 2010
I would just respond to the comments from the gentlelady from California that one group she left out was the American people. Every single poll done over the last year shows the American people don't want the health care legislation. She can name every group she wants--I am sure she has got a longer list-- but go talk to the American people. Time and time again, they have said they don't want this bill. So while you have every special interest group that she wants to lay out there, that is fine. Think about it. They were going to pass this bill in September; the American people said ``no.'' Oh, we are going to pass it in October; the American people said ``no.'' We are going to pass it by Thanksgiving; the American people said ``no.'' We are going to get it done by Christmas, we promise; the American people said ``no.'' We are going to get it done by the State of the Union; the American people said ``no.'' And now, they are going to try to get it done by Easter. What part of ``no'' don't they get? So sure, there are all kinds of special interests who want this special deal, but the American people know what it is about, and that is why they are opposed to it.
