[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 17757]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            HEALTH CARE WEEK

  (Mr. GINGREY asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. GINGREY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Health Care Week.
  Access to affordable health care is one of the most pressing issues 
facing America today. I applaud our leadership for bringing important 
legislation to the floor this week that will strengthen access to care 
for all Americans.
  Mr. Speaker, there is no one-size-fits-all solution for America's 
health care needs. Instead, we must give our citizens the access and 
ability to choose from a range of health care options.
  This week we are voting on legislation to help small businesses 
provide their workers with affordable health insurance. We are voting 
on legislation that limits the frivolous medical malpractice lawsuits 
that are driving doctors out of practice and making it harder for 
Americans to find care. We are voting on legislation to improve patient 
safety and a resolution pledging our support for the community health 
centers that so many rely on for their care.
  Mr. Speaker, all of these initiatives speak volumes to the importance 
congressional Republicans have placed on health care. For us, every 
week is Health Care Week, and I am proud of our accomplishments on this 
important issue.

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