Political Quotes

“I strongly oppose H.R. 6079. Republicans in Congress need to stop the political grandstanding, stop wasting this House's time and the taxpayers' money, and start doing the work we were elected to do. There are critical issues facing the American people that desperately need our attention. The middle class is asking Republicans: Where are the jobs? And what is their plan to stop outsourcing American jobs? We should and we must focus on legislation in this House that will strengthen our economy. Yet it seems like Groundhog Day, the same thing over and over and over again. The American people should know what it's going to mean to repeal the Affordable Care Act. Let me tell you what it means. It means that the Republicans support legislation that will make insurance company CEOs and executives richer. It means that Republicans support legislation that will deny the right of young adults to remain on their parents' insurance until age 26. What it means is that the Republicans support legislation that will deny individuals with preexisting conditions the right to affordable health care. It means that Republicans support legislation that will raise prescription drug costs for our seniors and eliminate provisions that hold insurance companies accountable for double-digit premium increases.…”