Wednesday, September 9, 2009

Washington, D.C. – Congresswoman Dina Titus of Nevada’s Third District spoke on the House floor this morning on the importance of health care reform.  Below are her remarks as delivered.

“As Congress returns to Washington to focus on the nation’s business we bring back the many stories we heard while we were home in our districts.  I spent much of August traveling around my district in Southern Nevada talking to folks about health care.  I held roundtables; I convened a Congress on the Corner; I participated in a telephone town hall; and I visited a community health clinic.

“I shared my views on reform, I dispelled many of the myths that were circulating by those who want to protect the status quo, and I heard from people who cannot afford health care or found out that they don’t have the coverage for the medical treatment they need.

“It is clear that we no longer can afford business as usual.  The worst we can do is to do nothing.  The current health care system obviously isn’t working, so it’s time to enact real health reform – health care reform that provides people with choice, lowers the cost of care, expands access, and provides Nevadans and all Americans with peace of mind should they or their families become ill.”

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