Bill Quote by Jim McGovern

I understand that in these difficult economic times, the potential for any additional expense is not welcomed by American businesses. But in the long…

— Gary Locke

I am here for my mother and all the Americans who are forced to spend time arguing with health insurance companies instead of focusing…

— Barack Obama

There is much that public policy can do to support American entrepreneurs. Health insurance reform will make it easier for entrepreneurs to take a…

— Eric Ries

It is critical that we pass legislation to dramatically reform our health insurance system, and this reform should include a genuine public option, universal…

— Jerrold Nadler

Let's drive the message home: we need health insurance reform, we need a strong public option, and we won't settle for less.

— Jerrold Nadler

One of the major goals of health insurance reform is to bring down the cost.

— Valerie Jarrett

If I were in Congress in 1996, I would have voted for the Defense of Marriage Act, which used Congress's constitutional authority to define…

— Ron Paul

I worked in the Senate in the 1970s. I worked for the Labor, Public Welfare Committee, and we had Ted Kennedy and my old…

— Angus King

Ted Kennedy was not terribly effective when he first became a senator.

— Michael Capuano

Ted Kennedy is the only person alive who might know more than we do about Chappaquiddick, and he may not.

— Adam Clymer

What was Ted Kennedy? Was he not the ultimate insider in Washington, yet maintaining philosophical views, when necessary?

— Michael Capuano

Ted Kennedy was a giant - no doubt about it.

— Michael Capuano