[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 38 (Tuesday, March 16, 2010)]
[House]
[Page H1452]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                           HEALTH CARE REFORM

  (Mr. OLSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, the process which the Democratic majority 
will reportedly use to ram their costly government health care program 
through this House is truly deplorable and likely unconstitutional. 
Article I, section 7 of the Constitution clearly states that both 
Chambers must pass their bills by a vote. Then the bill is sent to the 
President for his signature before we can reconcile a bill here in 
Congress.
  It's unconscionable to disregard these principles after the American 
people have clearly said ``no'' to this plan. They've told Congress to 
go back to the drawing board and find a solution. It's wrong to flaunt 
the Constitution and the will of the American people by forcing this 
proposal down their throats.
  Madam Speaker, it will be a sad day for this institution and our 
great Nation if a proposal of this nature comes to the floor of the 
House under these circumstances.

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