House Proceeding 11-07-09 on Nov 7th, 2009 :: 7:19:40 to 7:21:50
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7:19:36 to 7:19:58( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: energy subcomttee, previously the chairman of the subcommittee, and a very highly respected member of this body, the gentleman from massachusetts, mr. markey, for two minutes. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman is recognized for two minutes. mr. markey: the republican plan is really quite simple. you're on your own. the republican plan tells

7:19:40 to 7:21:50( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Edward J. Markey

7:19:59 to 7:20:20( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: americans if you don't have insurance, you're on your own. the republican plan tells americans coverage because of a pre-existing condition, you are on your own. the republican leaders in washington seem to be suffering from their own pre-existing condition, a heart of stone. if you kick them in the heart,

7:20:21 to 7:20:42( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: you would break your toe. they say tha plan will put the government between you and you doctor. american medical association support the democratic bill and not the republican bill. the repub democratic bill will hurt seniors, but aarp has endorsed the democratic bill and not the

7:20:43 to 7:21:04( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: republican bill. why does aarp support the democratic bill? because the democratic bill will close the medicare part d doughnut hole for seniors. the republican bill does not. we provide support for low-incomeeniors, they do not. we will extend the solvency of medicare, they do not. right now, 60% of all

7:21:05 to 7:21:26( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: bankruptcies in america are because of mecal expenses. democratic bills make sure that never happens again. the republican bill does not. you know, the g.o.p. used to stand for grand old party. now it stands for grand stand, opoise, and pretend. they grandstand with phony claims about nonexist tent

7:21:27 to 7:21:48( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: death panels, they oppose any real reform and with this substitute, they pretend to offer a solution while really doing nothing. g.o.p. grandstand, oppose, and pretend. republican substitute is not real reform. it does nothing to curb skyroc

7:21:49 to 7:21:50( Edit History Discussion )

Edward J. Markey: it does nothing to provide real