Political Quotes

“amid all the rhetoric surrounding the health care debate, we must not forget about the real reasons we must act--and act soon. Mrs. Brenda McConnell, from Laurens County, SC, worked hard all her life in order to help provide a comfortable living for her family. In October 1992, she underwent a liver transplant at the Medical University of South Carolina. She was recently informed by her insurer that the limit on her insurance had just been reached and they could no longer pay for her antirejection drugs that cost over $1,200 a month. Without these drugs, Mrs. McConnell could die. But, because of the kindness of local organizations and the manufacturer of the drug, she will continue to receive her necessary prescription for the time being. It is truly a wonderful thing when a community pulls together for one of their own, but a long-term solution to her problem still needs addressing. Mr. Speaker, that is exactly what we are being called upon to do. We must get to the work of reforming the health care system so that we can take care of our own--and so we can do it without bankrupting our families, our businesses, or our country. There is an answer, and we must all work together to find it.”