Political Quotes

“at last count, I think it was the Gallup poll that found 12 percent of the American people had confidence in the U.S. Congress. I think we are on our way tonight to single digits because in the modern history of this country there has never been a process as absurd as what we are seeing right here. We are talking about legislation that impacts one-sixth of the American economy--over $3 trillion. We are talking about legislation, because it is healthcare, that impacts every man, woman, and child in this country. Mr. President, maybe you can help me. How many public hearings have we had dealing with legislation that is of enormous significance to tens of millions of people? Well, I will help you with the answer: There have been zero hearings. What impact will this legislation have on doctors who are trying to treat us every day? One might think that we would hear from the doctors of the American Medical Association to tell us how this legislation would impact their work. We have not had one public hearing to hear from one doctor. What has the American Hospital Association had to say about how this legislation would impact rural hospitals in America, many of which may close down? They have not had one moment, one opportunity to say one word on this legislation. We are proceeding here with major legislation written behind closed doors by a handful of Republicans.…”