Political Quotes

“I thank Senator Burris for his comments. I know how hard he fought for this legislation, since day one. This legislation is going to have wide-ranging effects for people from all across the Nation. I now know my colleague, the Senator from North Carolina, wishes to speak. North Carolina and Virginia are neighbors. We both share a number of small businesses. We have a vibrant entrepreneurial flavor in Virginia and North Carolina. I know Senator Hagan has been concerned not only on the overall aspects of health care but particularly how this health care bill is going to affect small business in her State. I wish to now ask Senator Hagan to tell us how this bill will affect people in North Carolina.”