Richard K. Armey: “Millions of Americans are innocent victims of what I call the Health Penalty Tax. They're actually punished for trying…”

I walked in this morning and saw all you gathered, and I was reflecting on the fact some of you may have noticed I too am soon to be a retired Member of Congress, and many of these days now as I walk these halls and sit in this Chamber, I…

I often reflect these days on what a wonderful privilege it is in my life to be a Member of this body and to be able to be here on the floor of this great Chamber and listen to the debates. I marvel also at the technology that we have…

This bill is a poor and paltry substitute for a comprehensive prescription drug benefit for American seniors. The House passed a bipartisan comprehensive Medicare prescription drug benefit in June. The Senate has not yet passed a bill…

again, during our discussions earlier this morning between the minority leader, the Speaker and myself with the House Physician, Dr. Eisold, it was clear that we did not feel, according to the doctor's advice, that anyone was in imminent…