Floor Speech Text:
"Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 4414, the Expatriate Health Coverage Clarification Act, a bill introduced by my good friend John Carney.
"When Mr. Carney and I first came to Congress, we looked around in search of others who, like us, who were interested in finding common ground.
"Mr. Carney and I now meet regularly for breakfast with a group of members from both sides of the aisle.
"We come together to discuss commonsense ways to solve our nation's problems that members on both sides of the aisle can get behind.
"The bill that is on floor today is an example of this type of commonsense approach to making policy.
"The purpose of this bill is to fix a problem created by the President's health care law.
"If we don't fix it, 1200 jobs will be lost across the country.
"Mr. Carney and I may not agree on everything -- in fact -- the President's health care law is one thing we disagree on.
"But we do agree that this is specific provision is an example of one of the law's unintended consequences.
"This bill before us today will keep America competitive and save American jobs.
"I encourage my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this important legislation.
"Thank you, and I yield back the balance my time."