Political Quotes

“I rise again to join the Senator from Texas and many other Members on this side of the aisle in strong support of health care liability reform. My father was a medical doctor. He was an obstetrician. I am grateful to so many doctors from whom I am hearing all across America about this crisis. My father had no great interest in politics. He voted regularly; I remember that. I think most physicians find little time to involve themselves in politics. But this is a political question. We have to look at it fair and square and call it as it is. America is crying out from every corner of our land, from all 50 States, for relief from the oppressive number of lawsuits brought against the medical profession, a profession that is not interested in politics. They are only interested in caring for the citizens of this Nation. I am proud to stand with the distinguished majority leader, Mr. Frist, the distinguished Senator from New Hampshire, the Senator from Texas, the Senator from Nevada, and others, time and time again in this Senate to urge this body to rise above politics and extend a helping hand to the medical profession.”