[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 39 (Wednesday, March 17, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H1566-H1567]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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                           HEALTH CARE REFORM

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Nebraska (Mr. Fortenberry) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. FORTENBERRY. Mr. Speaker, there's a motto inscribed on Nebraska's 
State Capitol. It says, ``The Salvation of the State is Watchfulness in 
the Citizen.'' Mr. Speaker, Nebraskans and all Americans are watching 
this health care debate. Frankly, I think they're growing tired--tired 
of the backroom dealing, tired of the abuse of the legislative process, 
and tired of the unwillingness of this body to craft the right policy 
for our country.
  Overall, Nebraskans, and I assume most Americans, want a good health 
care bill, one that truly strengthens

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health care outcomes for everyone and reduces cost while we protect 
vulnerable persons. Instead, with Washington-style elitism, efforts are 
continuing behind closed doors on a measure that is filled with special 
deals that will substantially shift costs, erode health care liberties, 
and add to increased and unsustainable government spending.
  Mr. Speaker, our constituents are watching to see if the health care 
legislation is fair--fair to seniors, fair to families, fair to small 
businesses, fair to the hardworking citizens across this country.
  Mr. Speaker, I believe we can do better.

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