Political Quotes

“Mr. Chair, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Chair, I rise today in support of an amendment to require greater accountability from the Department of Health and Human Services with respect to the Affordable Care Act. Time and time again, we have seen Republicans and the administration attempt to undermine the important work of the Affordable Care Act. In addition to attempting to strip away protections for preexisting conditions or reducing coverage for Medicaid recipients, the administration is trying to depress coverage by cutting consumer outreach and marketing for the ACA. Not only does sabotaging the enrollment process make it harder for the American people to get health coverage, but it also drives up costs. Unfortunately, this strategy has been working. We are currently at our highest uninsured rate in 4 years, with Affordable Care Act enrollment rates declining every year this President has been in office. Everyday Americans, like the folks in my district in southeastern Pennsylvania, can't afford more barriers to healthcare. When their choice is often between putting food on their table or going to the doctor, it is important that people have more information and access to the Affordable Care Act marketplaces, not less.…”