Michael Burgess actually said...

"For far too long, Republicans have been accused of not having alternatives to the major parts of President's health care law."

"I was prepared to authorize $30 billion. Five billion was what the federal program allowed."

"Those were the stories that people thought of, and people did come to us with that concern."

"As a physician, insuring those with preexisting conditions and assuring that they have access to affordable health insurance is a top priority for me."