Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I ask unanimous consent that the reading of the amendment be dispensed with. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. The amendment is as follows: (Purpose: To express the sense of the Senate that Medicaid expansion is a priority and that Obamacare must be improved) At the appropriate place, insert the following: SEC. ___. SENSE OF THE SENATE. It is the Sense of the Senate that-- (1) the committee of jurisdiction of the Senate-- (A) should review the issue of Medicaid expansion and coverage for low-income Americans, and the incentives such expansion provides States for certain services; (B) should consider legislation that provides incentives for States to prioritize Medicaid services for individuals who have the greatest medical need, including individuals with disabilities; (C) should not consider legislation that reduces or eliminates benefits or coverage for individuals who are currently eligible for Medicaid; (D) should not consider legislation that prevents or discourages a State from expanding its Medicaid program to include groups or individuals or types of services that are operational under current law; and (E) should not consider legislation that shifts costs to States to cover such care; (2) Obamacare should be repealed because it increases health care costs, limits patient choice of health plans and doctors, forces Americans to buy insurance that they do not want, cannot afford, or may not be able to access, and increases taxes o…”