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| Sharkey Responds to Obama-Pelosi Health Care Bill |
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| Written by Staff |
| Monday, 22 March 2010 19:05 |
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Todd Sharkey Responds to Obama-Pelosi Health Care Bill
Akron, OH – Earlier tonight, 13th Congressional District candidate, Todd Sharkey, issued the following statement in response to the passage of the historic health care legislation:
“The Democrats in the House of Representatives, including the 13th District's Betty Sutton, have voted to give the people of the United States of America exactly what they did not want - socialized medicine. This change will not unite the country; it will further divide it. It is a vote that will destroy our medical system as we know it today. Rather than an incentive to grow, we will be burdened with more rules and regulations to keep us where we are.
“President Obama commented after the vote, 'This is what change looks like.' I don’t think this is the change the American people are wanting. The people want someone to lead them, not someone who wants to remake their country.
“Rahm Emanuel, the president’s chief of staff, remarked, 'We proved that we are still a people capable of doing big things….we proved that this government — a government of the people and by the people — still works for the people.' If Mr. Emanuel believes this is a government of the people and by the people, then what does he have to say to the majority of people who oppose this legislation?
“The people know that this kind of change will not improve our health care, nor will it make it more cost effective. We have now gone the way of Great Britain and Canada and what does our future hold? Long lines and rationed care. It won’t start tomorrow, but within ten years we will be dealing with European-style problems. However, your taxes to pay for all of this start right away.
“I am saddened by this vote. But, I am optimistic that 'we the people' can reverse this course. Starting May 4th, we have the opportunity to elect representative who will actually represent the people. Your vote matters now more than ever. Then in November, we can send a clear message to Washington and vote every one of these usurpers out of office.
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