Webster Statement on Federal Health Care Law Court Ruling

Statement

U.S. Representative Daniel Webster (R-Winter Garden) released the following statement on the ruling by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit that affirmed that the individual mandate is unconstitutional:

"The three-judge panel was correct in declaring that the mandate that forces individuals and small business owners to purchase health insurance is unconstitutional," said Congressman Webster.

The Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals correctly decided in their opinion that: "What Congress cannot do under the Commerce Clause is mandate that individuals enter into contracts with private insurance companies for the purchase of an expensive product from the time they are born until the time they die."

Webster explained the court opinion underscores the fact that this law is "another example of out-of-touch Washington lawmakers incorrectly stipulating what is best for individual families and individual states."

"I'm pleased this recent ruling from the Eleventh Circuit echoed findings in Florida by U.S. District Court Judge Roger Vinson that the Democrats' federal health care law is unconstitutional."

"We must work to promote affordable health care solutions that are focused on the doctor-patient relationship and not Washington bureaucrats. Lowering health care costs and improving the quality of care for all Americans is critical to a sustainable workforce, healthy seniors , and healthy children," said Congressman Webster.

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