Political Quotes

“tonight, I come to the floor in opposition to the implementation of a uniform medical identifier and support of the Paul amendment, which would eliminate its implementation. I, along with Representative Paul, led a bipartisan group of members urging the inclusion of this amendment. We had less than 24 hours and limited resources at our disposal to gather support, yet within half a day we had 33 members by our side. These members all shared the same fear. That fear was that unless Congress intervenes at this moment and stops the creation of a national database containing the medical history of every American, government and HMO bureaucrats across the country will be able to pry into the personal information of every American. However, it is not just privacy that is at stake here. We also threaten to undermine the entire health care system. The confidentiality associated with doctor-patient relationship will be irreparably harmed. Embarrassing or emotional problems may never be shared. As a result, the treating physician will be unable to deliver the best treatment.”