John Spratt: “In the amount of $396 billion, which would be deducted from the gentleman's tax cut. We would instead invest it in the…”

Thank you very much indeed.

We must respect the right of individuals to choose health insurance and providers.

Every child in America deserves health care coverage. We cannot continue to place selfish ideology above the health of our children.

Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of this historic legislation, arguably the most important vote we here today will ever take in this Chamber. Today fulfills a promise made 100 years ago by Theodore Roosevelt when he first called for…