Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I rise today to speak against H.R. 986. I think everyone in this Chamber can agree that individuals with preexisting conditions should be protected and that the American people should have access to affordable and quality healthcare. This bill falls short of achieving, or even making progress towards, these important goals. This bill showcases a fundamental misunderstanding of section 1332 waivers, which allow States to pursue more creative and innovative strategies to provide their residents with access to high-quality health insurance. This bill actually rolls back the ability of States to innovate lower costs and expand coverage options for patients and families. Additionally, this bill is disingenuous in suggesting that it is protecting individuals with preexisting conditions when section 1332 waivers already require States to do so. Rather than calling this the ``Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act,'' this bill would be more appropriately named the ``Don't Let States Innovate Act.'' Not surprisingly, this bill also neglects to address the grievous shortcomings of ObamaCare. In my district, not a day goes by that I don't hear from constituents about the untenable costs of ObamaCare. It is no secret that ObamaCare has led to skyrocketing premiums and deductibles, offering anything but affordable care to the American people.…”