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Thurdsay, June 28, 2012

Statement of Congressman Pierluisi Regarding the Supreme Court Decision Upholding The Affordable Care Act

San Juan, Puerto Rico – “Today is a great day for President Obama and for Democrats in Congress, but more importantly it is a great day for the American people, including the people of Puerto Rico. The U.S. Supreme Court has upheld the Affordable Care Act, which has done—and will continue to do—so much to help the middle class, seniors, and those who have fallen through the cracks for too long obtain high-quality and affordable health care.

“This law is the result of the determination and creativity of President Obama and the Democratic leadership in Congress, to whom Puerto Rico owes a debt of gratitude, since the law triples federal health care funding for our people. Now, under the leadership of Governor Fortuño, we will continue working to expand and improve the services that we provide to our medically-indigent population, and we will continue seeking the just treatment we deserve as American citizens under all federal programs.”