M. Speaker:
Obamacare was sold to the American people on three claims, all of which were false.
First, they said it would bend the cost-curve down. But the Medicare actuary admitted to the House Budget Committee that it will add at least $300 billion more to our health care costs.
Second, they said it would be good for the economy. But the Director of the Congressional Budget Office admitted to the House Budget Committee that in fact, it would cost the economy a net loss of 800,000 jobs.
Third, they said if you like your plan, you can keep it. The McKinsey survey of employers now estimates that nearly one third expect to drop their employee’s health plans as a result of this law, like them or not.
Three strikes and you’re out. We need a system that puts the patient back in charge – providing tax reforms to put health care back within the financial reach of every American and restoring to them the freedom to make their own decisions without the interference of government bureaucrats.
This is the necessary first step to get us there.
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Congressman McClintock delivered these remarks on July 10, 2012 during House floor debate on Obamacare repeal .
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