[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 45 (Wednesday, March 15, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E329]
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                   HOUSE REPUBLICANS FULFILL PROMISE

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                            HON. JOE WILSON

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 15, 2017

  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, last week, House 
Republicans delivered on the promise to make the health care system 
work for American families by introducing the American Health Care Act. 
This legislation puts the patient first, not the government.
  Families in the Second Congressional District and across the country 
have experienced how Obamacare has failed. Obamacare destroyed jobs, 
increased premiums, and presented people with fewer health care 
choices. The American Health Care Act is a real solution to ending the 
Obamacare failure.
  The bill specifically protects those with pre-existing conditions, 
allows young adults to remain on their parent's insurance until they 
are 26, and provides a stable transition to a system of lower costs and 
increased options.
  I appreciate Ways and Means Committee Chairman Kevin Brady, Chairman 
Greg Walden of Energy and Commerce, and Speaker Paul Ryan for their 
dedication and remarkable leadership. This is a positive first step 
that will advance health care for all Americans, as championed by 
President Donald Trump and Office of Management and Budget Director 
Mick Mulvaney, with HHS Secretary Tom Price.
  In conclusion, God Bless Our Troops. We will never forget September 
11th in the Global War on Terrorism.

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