Political Quotes

“Monday we recognized the 20th anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act. It's important to recognize the work this country has done to ensure equality for people with disabilities, to make sure they experience a good quality of life; that their rights are protected; that they have access, resources, and tools to live fulfilled, productive lives. I am thankful for the leaders who fought for this law 20 years ago because it benefits people I love, family, friends, and coworkers. But Mr. Speaker, this Congress failed our disabled community miserably this year when it passed the health care overhaul, and it did so at a steep cost. Somehow this Congress thought, let's tax medical devices, tools that people with disabilities depend on every day. Was this the right thing to do? I don't think so. Some thought taxing pacemakers, hearing aids, prosthetics, and wheelchairs was okay, it's acceptable. If that isn't an example of broken government, I don't know what is. It's not okay. It's not acceptable. Taxing our disabled population is flat out wrong.”