Political Quotes

“I was prepared to vote in favor of the amendment offered by the distinguished Senator from California, Senator Boxer, proposing a Senate Resolution that the Congress fully examine administrative practices of Health Maintenance Organizations [HMO's] in which physicians may be precluded from providing full and complete medical counsel, or referral for specialized care. I am pleased that Senator Boxer's amendment was accepted but wish to take this opportunity to indicate that had there been a rollcall vote, I would have voted in favor of the Boxer Amendment. No physician should feel that they are being subjected to a "gag rule" in the course of their professional practice. Patients are entitled to a full and open discussion of all medical options and physicians should not feel restrained in the process.”