Jay Inslee: “I want to again reiterate I think there is a mutual desire to try to find the right language that will accomplish our…”

“I want to again reiterate I think there is a mutual desire to try to find the right language that will accomplish our mutual end, but this bill does not use the right language to do it. I want to respond to the gentleman from Florida's (Mr. Keller) statement that my situation was inappropriate. I think I would refer the gentleman to the language of section 5 which cuts off claims for a whole host of injuries including ``any health condition that is associated with a person's weight gain or obesity.'' Any health condition that is associated with a person's weight gain or obesity. The fact of the matter is if someone forgets to put the label on that says do not take this if you have high blood pressure, and you gain weight and your high blood pressure goes through the roof, you have a claim associated to your obesity. There is no reason to have to include that language. And if you are going to include that language, you ought to at least include the well- accepted principle of American jurisprudence in 50 States which is this: If someone refuses to honor the legal mandate for conduct that the U.S. Congress imposed due to inattention or negligence, there is legal responsibility for that.”