Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I was pleased to listen to the remarks by my good friend and most respected Member of the Senate, Senator Carper, about his analysis of the health care reform bill that is before us. I would say I disagree on a number of areas. First, I disagree that we do not have the best medical care in the world. Yes, we have people who are overweight. We have a higher homicide rate. We have other problems that affect health. But if you are treated, you get the best health care all over. Even in rural areas of Alabama you get well-trained physicians and nurses who can give you first-rate care. I reject that. But I do agree we pay too much. I hoped that would have been a basis for our bipartisan agreement as to how we can execute some changes that would help bring down the cost and create a more effective health care system. I certainly think we should go in that direction. I do think it is important that the American people believe the process is legitimate. The President said--I suppose in his interview yesterday; I saw it this morning--basically: I don't care what the process is. Just do it, House. You can deem a piece of legislation that is not a part of the bill, and just make it law by deeming it without actually putting it up for a vote or amendment or a process. That is historic. They say it has been done before. I am hearing from my constituents: I do not care what you have been doing before.…”