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Expand Choice And Opportunity In Health Care

Floor Speech

Date: June 18, 2009
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Health and Health Care

EXPAND CHOICE AND OPPORTUNITY IN HEALTH CARE

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Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, Democrats tell the American people that only government can save America's health care system. I am not sure what gives them assurances that big government is uniquely qualified to raise the level of health care in this Nation, or any nation for that matter.

Nevertheless, Republicans are not giving up on the American people's right and ability to decide for themselves what level of quality they desire. We believe in a commonsense set of health care reforms that ensures accessibility, protects the doctor-patient relationship, and promotes healthy lifestyles.

The American people do not need big government. They need more freedom and opportunity to make the choices that will promote their health and well-being. Our set of reforms will expand that freedom to Americans who have not had affordable health care, while preserving the quality of health care millions of Americans currently enjoy.

In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget September the 11th and the global war on terrorism.

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