[Public Papers of the Presidents of the United States: George W. Bush (2001, Book II)]
[August 2, 2001]
[Page 939]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office www.gpo.gov]



Statement on House of Representatives Action on Patients' Bill of Rights 
Legislation
August 2, 2001

    Today's action brings us an important step closer to ensuring that 
patients get the care they need and that HMOs are held accountable.
    I appreciate the bold leadership and hard work of Speaker 
Hastert, Congressman Norwood, Congressman Fletcher, and 
others for their efforts to make patient protections a reality for all 
Americans after years of gridlock.
    As this bill heads to the conference committee, I remain committed 
to extending the hand of cooperation to all who share a commitment to 
achieving real results for better health care for every American.