Orrin Hatch: “everywhere I go in Utah, people tell me how concerned they are about health care. They are worried about the lack of…”

“everywhere I go in Utah, people tell me how concerned they are about health care. They are worried about the lack of health insurance, skyrocketing premiums, and unaffordable prescription drugs. They are worried that if they are diagnosed with a serious disease like cancer, they will be wiped out financially, even if they have health insurance. They are worried about losing their family doctor because he or she can no longer afford medical liability premiums. There is no question there are problems with America's health care delivery system. And we have even more problems when the Government tries to impose a one-size-fits-all program on country. That's why Senator Wyden and I reached across the aisle to start a meaningful national discussion with every day people. A few years ago, Senator Wyden came to my office and told me he had a ``terrific idea'' and that he wanted me to be a part of it. I am glad he did. I came to learn that we both have a strong desire to get past the partisan bickering and forge a consensus that would address the problems plaguing our health care system. We both decided to take this problem right to the American people. We want those who deal with these issues day in and day out to have their say. And, hopefully, when the process is finished, we will have a national consensus on how best to improve our health care system.…”