On the recordMarch 20, 2017
I thank the gentleman for all of the examples that he has given, real-world, real-people examples. I think it is important that all of us, as Members of Congress, really take to heart the words that we are hearing from Americans that are going to be affected by this. Particularly in the African-American community, this is going to have a devastating affect on them to have this Affordable Care Act be repealed and this replacement. It does not take into account the lives that people are really living. This is really a tax break bill. That is what this boils down to in many respects, because the individuals who are going to be displaced from this are those individuals who are the poor. I just want to thank Congressman Veasey for the time that he has given us this evening and all of our colleagues who are here and spoke about the Affordable Care Act and what the African-American community and what many Americans have to lose from this bill. At this time, I conclude this CBC Special Order hour. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
