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On the recordApril 2, 2014
I heard a little bit ago when my colleagues on the other side of the aisle were talking about ObamaCare, and they said that Republicans tried to repeal it over 40 times; and that is true, we did. We tried to fix it, with no help from the other side, but he said, twice, that we didn't have anything to offer. Again, that statement is not correct. Look at H.R. 3121, American Health Care Reform Act. It repeals ObamaCare and puts together a health care program that physicians and hospital administrators and the public took part in suggesting what we need in a health care program, so it is there. It is backed up. H.R. 3121, we did do something. Now, we need to talk a little bit about some issues concerning what my colleagues have said with regard to ObamaCare. I just recently heard and verified this by my staff that the House minority leader, Nancy Pelosi, said Tuesday that the Founding Fathers-- talking about Franklin, Adams, Jefferson, and Washington, the Founding Fathers--would be pleased with ObamaCare because it means that Americans can pursue happiness without being stuck with a job just to have health care. {time} 1715 This is the same person that says we have to pass it so we know what is in it. Well, we all know what is in it, and we all know what is not in it. Now, I want to make a point clear. Congressman Kelly and myself, this is our second term. We new Members of the House, we have a little different approach to things.…
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Tom Marino
Republican · Pennsylvania
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Apr 2, 2014

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