[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 161 (Tuesday, October 23, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2210]
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 CHILDREN'S HEALTH INSURANCE PROGRAM REAUTHORIZATION ACT OF 2007--VETO 
            MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT OF THE UNITED STATES

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                               speech of

                          HON. NANCY E. BOYDA

                               of kansas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 18, 2007

  Mrs. BOYDA of Kansas. Madam Speaker, I am deeply troubled by the 
high-pitched rhetoric that dominated the recent SCHIP debate. Very 
unfortunately, the remarks of a few Members of Congress on both sides 
of the aisle crossed the line between civil discussion and a partisan 
shouting match. Not only are such comments inappropriate, but they 
distract from the critical issues facing America today.
  I hope that, as the debate on SCHIP moves forward, Congress can move 
past the political rhetoric and focus on what really matters: helping 
low-income families who have no other way to afford health care for 
their kids.

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