[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 13 (Thursday, February 10, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: February 10, 1994]
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                         WINTER HEALTH OLYMPICS

  (Mr. HEFLEY asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HEFLEY. Mr. Speaker, as the Nation prepares for the 1994 Winter 
Olympics, here are some thoughts on the upcoming health care debate.
  The President, in his rhetoric, has slalomed around the truth when he 
says his plan will be simple, will save money, and will preserve 
choice.
  Actually, his plan will promote a blizzard of new bureaucracies, new 
taxes, and new regulations. And worse, it will cause the quality of our 
health care to go downhill faster than an out-of-control Alpine skier.
  The President may think he hit the triple axle with his spin control 
operation, but the judges will deduct points for not coming clean with 
the American people.
  Nancy Kerrigan may have received first-class medical attention under 
our current system, but who can say if she would receive the same kind 
of treatment under the Clinton plan?
  The President's plan takes a slapshot at the health care of all 
Americans. For that, I think he should spend some time in the penalty 
box.

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