Congressman Young's Statement on American Health Care Act Development

Statement

"Too many times in history we have seen leaders make avoidable mistakes. Too many Americans have been suffering under the mistake made seven years ago when Obamacare was rushed through Congress and to President Obama's desk. It is a failed law that does not work for everyone and the problems and costs created by it are only going to get worse with each passing year.

Great leaders know when to pause a journey down a path that isn't working and see the opportunity and optimism in starting over.

Bottom line - we need laws that work for all Americans and for all patients - not just some. It is a fundamental principle that repeal, reforms and fixes to our healthcare are done in the right way, for the right reasons, and in the right amount of time it takes to ensure we avoid the mistakes of seven years ago.

I applaud the President, House leadership and my Republican colleagues in taking the bold move to pause and begin anew with a thoughtful and deliberate process that takes the time and input to get this right to achieve accessible, affordable quality healthcare for every American."

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