On the recordMarch 22, 2012
Mr. Speaker, every American should be given the freedom to make his or her own decisions regarding health care. When the government takeover health care bill was passed, the liberal control of Congress took away this right and instead created the Independent Payment Advisory Board, IPAB. This board is comprised of 15 unelected and unaccountable bureaucrats who will be responsible for making major cuts to Medicare which are likely to lead to waiting lists, deferral of service, and denial of care. Today, House Republicans will vote on a bill that will eliminate IPAB and help strengthen our Medicare system for a doctor-patient relationship. Our country cannot afford to spend $1.8 trillion on an unconstitutional government mandate which the NFIB reveals will destroy 1.6 million jobs. In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th in the global war on terrorism. ____________________
