Political Quotes

“I just wanted to follow up with a little feedback that goes well beyond this Chamber. Certainly we know that if ObamaCare passes, we won't start to see the benefits in any way, and I happen to believe they're not benefits until 2013, 2014. Outside feedback. What's happening out in the country beyond this Capitol Hill? There are three States that have already--Virginia, Idaho, and Utah have already passed laws to nullify ObamaCare's mandate that everyone purchase health insurance. Other States are following suit. Arizona has a referendum on the ballot for November saying ``no'' to a mandate that every American should have to be required to purchase health insurance; ``no'' to the fact that an IRS agent can come evaluate whether you have or have not purchased that and then fine you or tax you. Virginia's attorney general has already threatened legal action against the deeming process that is being used and touted and so discussed in this process. Washington has no idea now how to deal with Medicare, Medicaid, and Social Security, and now we are creating a new entitlement that will accelerate, frankly, our path to ruin.”