House Proceeding on Dec 19th, 2007 :: 1:09:29 to 1:11:50
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Speech By: Nita M. Lowey

1:09:15 to 1:09:29( Edit History Discussion )

Nita M. Lowey: to get these very important things that are only extended or only dealt with for six months in this bill a more certain future with legislation next year. and with that, madam speaker, i reserve

1:09:29 to 1:09:46( Edit History Discussion )

Dave Camp: the balance of my time. the speaker pro tempore: the gentleman from louisiana om reserves his time. the gentleman from new jersey. mr. pallone: madam speaker, i yield two minutes to the gentlewoman

1:09:29 to 1:11:50( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Dave Camp

1:09:46 to 1:09:58( Edit History Discussion )

Dave Camp: from colorado, ms. degette. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlewoman from colorado is recognized for two minutes. ms. degette: madam speaker, december is a month of holidays, holiday's about family.

1:09:58 to 1:10:14( Edit History Discussion )

Dave Camp: hanukkah, about the festival of t lights, kwanzaa, about family traditions. and at this time i think of my children when they were little, their beautiful faces staring into the crash at the

1:10:14 to 1:10:24( Edit History Discussion )

Dave Camp: baby jesus. but during this special time the very best present we could give four million children in this country is the gift of health care. every parent knows that quality health care is

1:10:24 to 1:10:40( Edit History Discussion )

Dave Camp: the foundation for a happy and successful life. sadly, at a this special time congress is denying this gift to four million children who are eligible right now under the schip program

1:10:40 to 1:10:54( Edit History Discussion )

Dave Camp: but are not enrolled. although the house and senate passed great legislation that would have expanded the coverage to these children, the president has vetoed it twice. and so reluctantly, i stand

1:10:54 to 1:11:24( Edit History Discussion )

Dave Camp: here today in full support of current law. the current schip program is a great one tha t's worked for 10 years. one that we should all stand up for and be proud of. it will guarantee that the six

1:11:24 to 1:11:38( Edit History Discussion )

Dave Camp: million kids currently enrolled will not l ose their health al insurance until march, 2009. as the new year draws close, though, madam speaker, we must recommit ourselves to ensuring that every

1:11:38 to 1:11:50( Edit History Discussion )

Dave Camp: child in this country who is eligible for schip is enrolled. and that's why i ask the speaker and my wonderful committee leadership to recommit ourselves to re-authorizing this program

1:11:50 to 1:12:00( Edit History Discussion )

Robert B. Aderholt: earlier than march, 2009, so all this -- these kids may be covered. in addition, madam speaker, this bill contains protections for seniors but, again, it's only a start. there's much more to be

1:11:50 to 1:13:34( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Robert B. Aderholt