Political Quotes

Tim Scott: “When I think about Obamacare, I think about the fact that it started off in 2009 at a cost of around $900 billion in the…”

On the recordFebruary 3, 2015
When I think about Obamacare, I think about the fact that it started off in 2009 at a cost of around $900 billion in the estimate.
Said by
Tim Scott
Republican · South Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Senator Scott critiques the rising costs and ongoing uninsured rates under Obamacare.

Share

More from Tim Scott

Oct 7, 2026

One spouse should not bear the responsibility for another spouse’s hidden income or mistakes, and the Tax Relief for Innocent Spouses Act gives the Tax Court greater authority to review the full scope of evidence in appeal cases.

hassan.senate.gov
Oct 8, 2026

Thank the good Lord there are no more hostages in Hamas captivity, but this battle of good versus evil is far from over.

scott.senate.gov
Oct 8, 2026

Three years ago today, Hamas terrorists committed an unimaginable act of terror, killing more than 1,200 innocent men, women, and children – including 46 Americans – and taking 251 people hostage, 12 of them Americans.

scott.senate.gov
Oct 8, 2026

We will not tolerate antisemitism in our communities, and we will never forget the atrocities Hamas committed.

scott.senate.gov

Other voices in this conversation