Political Quotes

“I come to the floor today and would note a headline on the front page of Politico today regarding the ObamaCare Web site. ``Tech Chief: Up to 40% Work Is Left On ObamaCare. Financial management tools are unfinished.'' This Web site has been a debacle. People all around the country are angry. They are anxious, frustrated, and bothered, but mostly I am hearing anger from people in Wyoming. And it is not just the Web site. The Web site is just the tip of the iceberg. People are furious when they get letters of cancellation, when they have coverage canceled and then they see higher premiums. All across the country people are finding out that because of the health care law, they can't keep their doctor. They are hearing stories about fraud, identity theft, and higher copays and deductibles. So I bring to the floor today a couple of letters I have received from people in Wyoming. Last week, Veterans Day, I was in Douglas, WY, for the flag-raising ceremony at the American Legion at 7 a.m. talking to folks--some who had gotten cancellation letters. Let me read a letter from a family in Douglas, WY, a small community in Converse County. They say: We just found out that our current health insurance policy with Blue Cross Blue Shield of Wyoming (which is a $20,000 deductible for our family) will not be allowed after January 1st . . . that only those under age 30 will be able to have catastrophic plans. We ranch, work very hard, have been healthy . . .…”