[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 81 (Thursday, June 23, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: June 23, 1994]
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    NO TIME FOR PARTISAN POLITICS ON HEALTH CARE REFORM LEGISLATION

  (Mr. VISCLOSKY asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute, and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Mr. Speaker, actions speak louder than words.
  On health care reform, Republicans sound like they want to be part of 
the solution, but their actions--loudly and clearly--make them part of 
the problem.
  While the Democrats are working to fashion a health care bill that 
will control costs and cover all Americans, the Republicans are trying 
to score political points by saying ``no'' to health care and ``yes'' 
to gridlock.
  According to the New York Times, House Republicans, at the urging of 
their deputy leader, are trying to keep health care legislation from 
reaching the House floor in a form that could pass. With the goal of 
creating a health care train wreck, Republicans have been urged to vote 
against amendments that they actually support.
  Unfortunately, instead of working for the best health care bill 
possible, many on the other side have placed politics over the best 
interest of the American people.
  Mr. Speaker, it is time to put partisan politics aside and work 
honestly to deliver the health care reform that the American people 
want and deserve.

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