Louisiana Congressman Bill Cassidy made the following statement on news that President Obama plans to host a bipartisan meeting on health care later this month:
"This meeting is an opportunity to move forward with real health reform that lowers costs. To demonstrate commitment to good faith, bipartisan negotiations, the President should be prepared to start with a blank slate."
"A meeting is only as important as the policy decisions it generates. If the President is interested in evidence, facts, and experience, I am sure we will adopt common sense patient-centered solutions."