Congressman Thornberry Statement on President Obama's Address to Congress

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Congressman Thornberry Statement on President Obama's Address to Congress

Congressman Mac Thornberry (TX-13) today issued the following statement after President Obama made an address on health care to a Joint Session of Congress:

“Tonight's speech was the 28th speech the President has given on health care reform. I'm not sure the President has been listening to the concerns of the American people. They want a different plan, not another speech,” Congressman Thornberry said.

“The President seems determined to inject more government into some of the most personal and difficult decisions any of us make. Even if the government insurance plan is taken out or watered-down, this approach sets up new boards and commissions that will come between doctors and patients.”

“And the cost of this bill is still out of sight,” Thornberry added.

“Rather than remake the whole system in a single bill, we need to narrow the focus and try to improve a few areas first and make sure we protect those things that help make our system the best in the world in many ways.”

Neither the full House nor the full Senate has voted on a bill yet, although several committees have approved legislation that could be considered within the next few weeks.

“I have heard from thousands of people over the past few weeks, and nearly all of them are very worried about what the President's approach will mean to their health care and to our country,” Thornberry concluded.

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