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Michael Clifton Burgess is an American politician and physician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Burgess has focused on healthcare policy, leveraging his medical background to inform his legislative work. He has been involved in various committees and has advocated for issues such as medical research and veterans' healthcare. Burgess has also been a vocal supporter of conservative fiscal policies and has participated in discussions surrounding healthcare reform.
I send to the desk a privileged concurrent resolution and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the concurrent resolution, as follows: H. Con. Res. 23 Resolved by the House of Representatives (the Senate concurring), That the…
When I was Chairman of the Commerce, Manufacturing, and Trade Subcommittee we dedicated a lot of time to self-driving cars and their ability to save lives.
We must remain vigilant in ensuring government does not get in the way of the very innovation that can keep us safe.
I don't feel like they bring any value whatsoever to the healthcare system. They only raise prices and cause them to rise.
If it was working perfectly, if it was working perfectly we wouldn't be here today.
Let's find a way to really come together and do the right thing for the American people and not just the political thing.
We need to get this right. And right now the bill that we have isn't even close.
We want to make health care accessible, we want to make it affordable and we want to cut out the red tape.
I contacted the transition team in 2008 and I said, 'Look, I didn't give up a 25-year medical career to come sit on the sidelines while you guys do this. Talk to me. I am willing to talk to you.'
I am confident we can continue to advance bills through an open and through an inclusive process.
This is a good subcommittee, a great subcommittee. We are up to the task, and we will deliver.
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