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Rep. Grimm Statement on Court Ruling Healthcare Law's Individual Mandate Unconstitutional

Statement

Date: Aug. 12, 2011
Issues: Entitlements and the Safety Net Health Insurance Health and Health Care

Congressman Michael G. Grimm (R,C-NY) issued the following statement today after the 11th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that the individual mandate in the health care law is unconstitutional:

"I applaud today's decision by the 11th Circuit that the mandate in the Democrats' health care law requiring all Americans to buy government-approved health insurance violates the U.S. Constitution. All Americans deserve the freedom of choice when selecting a health care plan that's best for them and their families, and they should not be forced by the federal government to purchase a plan they do not want. This decision moves us closer to repealing the costly mandates in Obamacare that are killing jobs and burdening America's families and small businesses. I have already voted to repeal and defund Obamacare, and I remain committed to continuing the fight to overturn the law once and for all."


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