Political Quotes

“Mr. President, as the Senate knows--and I suspect a lot of people outside of the Chamber know--we will move forward on the healthcare reform effort to repeal and replace ObamaCare very soon. A bill will be released as early as tomorrow morning, representing a discussion draft. I think it is important to remind all of our colleagues of the urgency that we face. We already know that insurance premiums have gone up since 2013 alone for those in the individual market--those would be individuals with small businesses--by 105 percent. This is 2013. Can you imagine in 2013 paying a premium only to realize that over the next 4 years, it would quadruple in just a short period of time? Most Americans can't absorb that additional cost. We know that many people are struggling from the high cost and the lack of quality of care and the choices available to them. Again, on the cost issue, when ObamaCare was being sold to the American people, I still remember President Obama saying that the average family of four would see a decrease in their premiums of $2,500. I think the correct figure is based on experience. They have seen their premiums go up $3,000. I shared a story last week about a small business owner in Texas who had lost his healthcare. He lost his doctor, and yet he had to pay astronomically more for what ends up to be less coverage. I would say he is only one person who I have heard from. I have heard from many, many more under similar circumstances.…”