House Proceeding 11-07-09 on Nov 7th, 2009 :: 1:03:25 to 1:05:00
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Eliot L. Engel: how does that decrease our unemployment? it doesn't. in closing, mr. speaker, let me say this. one of our colleagues today is quoted as saying, health care costs are rising faster than the wages a and this bill does not change that trend. the speaker pro tempore: the ntlema mr. upton: that was a democrat

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Speech By: Eliot L. Engel

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Eliot L. Engel: it. the speaker pro tempore: gentleman from california. mr. waxman: mr. speaker, at this time i yield one minute to a member of our committee, the gentleman from new york, eliot engel. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for one minute. mr. engel: thank you. i rise in strong support of the affordable health care for all americans act. as a senior new yorker on the

1:04:05 to 1:04:25( Edit History Discussion )

Eliot L. Engel: energy and commerce com and on the health subcommittee i'm proud of the role i played in helping to make this bill a reality. on this historic day our congress honors our country, honors our citizens, and honors the moral imperative to provide all americans with comprehensive, affordable access to quality hea this is the reason why so many of us thought pub -- sought public office even it's the

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Eliot L. Engel: reason why our constituents sent us to congress to right the wrongs of our broken health care system and steer our country back in the right direction. never again will families will lament the night they won't be covered. never again will insurance companies be allowed to drop coverage for those who paid

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Eliot L. Engel: their premiums diligently to have their policies canceled when they get sick. never again will families have to worry if they lose their jobs they'll also lose their health care coverage. don't believe the scare tactics you are hearing from the other side. this bill is good for seniors,