Rep. Melancon Comments On Vote Against House Health Care Bill

Statement

U.S. Congressman Charlie Melancon (LA-03) made the following statement tonight after he voted against the Affordable Health Care for America Act (H.R. 3962) in the U.S. House of Representatives:

"I'll work with anyone, or stand up to anyone, when it comes to what's best for Louisiana. And the healthcare bill I voted against today in the House doesn't work for Louisiana.

"In these tough economic times, we've got to be smarter about getting government spending and the deficit under control, and the House's health care bill simply costs too much.

"And I can't support a government-run insurance option that the people of Louisiana don't want.

"In the coming months, I will keep listening to folks in Louisiana and working with people from both sides of the aisle.

"And I'll keep working for smarter, more fiscally-responsible, market-based healthcare reforms that protect the sanctity of life.

"Together, we will find a way to make health care more affordable and accessible for all Louisianians, and bring down the rising cost of health care in this country."

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