[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[House]
[Page 21799]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           A REPUBLICAN SOLUTION FOR HEALTH INSURANCE REFORM

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I am humbled and 
grateful for the overwhelming support by the people of South Carolina.
  House Republicans have been developing commonsense reforms for our 
health care system. The Republican Study Committee, led by Dr. Tom 
Price of Georgia, has introduced H.R. 3400, a bill to make health 
insurance accessible, affordable, and portable. The bill gives small 
businesses the tools to provide coverage for their employees, it covers 
preexisting conditions, and promotes wellness and a healthy lifestyle.
  The Republican plan does not impose taxes on individuals and small 
businesses, which will cost jobs. It does not add billions more to our 
Nation's debt. The American people have spoken, and their voices must 
not be ignored. We can work together for health insurance reform.
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September the 11th in the global war on terrorism.

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