Boehner: GOP Plan Lowers Costs, Increases Access to Quality Health Care

House Republican Leader John Boehner (R-OH) today delivered remarks on the House floor to outline on how Speaker Nancy Pelosis (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. The full text of Boehners speech follows:

Mr. Speaker and my colleagues, the American people have said that the number one thing theyre concerned about with regard to health care is the cost of health care. And the Speakers 1,990-page government takeover of health care, raises the cost of insurance for Americas families and it will add to our already exploding debt. The cost of the Speakers bill is now at $1.3 trillion and counting. Its a debt thats 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. Theres 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 thats 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 Speakers 1,990-page bill. And I hope we will see that debate vote as soon as possible.

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[Indensity]

I can tell you're either an idiot or the greatest thinker of our time Mr. Representative you just solved a 1900 page bill in 1 minute and 36 seconds. There is a solution sir and its action. We need action, people are dying as you guys play politics on the hill. STOP WITH THE POLITICS. Life > Money

[nickanon]

This guy is an idiot! More misinformation and twisting of the truth.

[1944jhd]

@bintz22- This asshole is bought and paid for by the Big Insurance Industry. Since when has the Republican Party given a damn about the American tax-payer? If L.B.J. hadn't of rammed the Medicare bill's passage down their throat, the Republicans would have nothing to talk about. They all voted against Medicare with the same arguement they're using against the HealthCare Bill!

[bintz22]

You liberal dems don't know what your talking about as usual. Boehner knows this Bill is full of @#$%!!! Back room deals and liberal fruitcakes need to leave Washington asap before they ruin this great country.

[callouschristian]

@ConservativeGirl551 I spell correctly....And still call you a LIAR. "fahahaha"....and lame and stupid and spineless.

[callouschristian]

@kgfareal cleaning the floor with the spineless ass of the republican party, is what liberals are really doing. Admit it. Let it occupy some of your time while you're sitting around waiting on "november".

[eternalsunshinex3]

It's unfortunate that there are people like you in this country. There are conservatives for this health care bill out there, as there are also liberals against it. Pick an educated argument and go with it. No one wants to hear childish and stereotypical complaints.

[ConservativeGirl551]

You can't even spell correctly and you're calling US "liars"? Fahaha. laughable person.

[wrodjr]

Boehner, do you know the difference between the Constitution and the Declaration of Independence? NOT! lol

[sage0857]

Joh Boehner and RepubliCUNTs are god dammed liars