Boehner: GOP Plan Lowers Costs, Increases Access to Quality Health Care For All Americans
“The Speaker’s 1,990-page government takeover of health care raises the cost of insurance for America’s families and will add to our already exploding debt.”
Nov 3, 2009
Washington -
Congressman John Boehner (R-West Chester) today delivered remarks on the House floor outlining how Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s (D-CA) 1,990-page costly government takeover of health care – with a price tag of $1.3 trillion and counting – will increase premiums, raise taxes, and cut Medicare benefits for seniors. Boehner also highlighted the better solutions House Republicans are offering to make health care more accessible and affordable at a price our nation can afford. Following are video and the full text of Boehner’s remarks:
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“Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, the American people have said that the number one thing they’re concerned about with regard to health care is the cost of health care. And the Speaker’s 1,990-page government takeover of health care, raises the cost of insurance for America’s families and it will add to our already exploding debt. The cost of the Speaker’s bill is now at $1.3 trillion and counting. It’s a debt that’s going to be paid for by our kids and our grandkids. And to make matters worse, it will increase taxes, impose job-killing mandates and cut seniors’ Medicare benefits. There’s a better way.
“Republicans have outlined a plan to lower costs and expand access at a price our nation can afford. This includes letting families buy health insurance across state lines, allowing small businesses to pool together and offer health insurance to their employees at much lower costs, just like big businesses and unions can today, giving states the tools to create innovative reforms that lower costs and ending junk lawsuits that contribute to high health care costs. Given all that’s at stake, the American people deserve to see the Republicans’ smart, fiscally responsible plans debated here on the House floor side-by-side with the Speaker’s 1,990-page bill. And I hope we will see that debate and a vote as soon as possible.”
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