Pallone on Trumpcare Senate Defeat

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
July 28, 2017



Washington, D.C. – Congressman Frank Pallone, Jr. (D-NJ) released the following statement this morning after the Senate rejected the so-called “skinny” Trumpcare amendment:

“From the very beginning, every version of Trumpcare has been heartless. The American people were justifiably concerned about losing their health care, paying significantly more money for less care, and the prospect of being discriminated against due to a pre-existing condition. Despite all of the secrecy behind these plans, the American people were never fooled by Trumpcare, and they have consistently voiced their strong opposition to these cruel plans.

“With the Senate’s action early this morning, it is my hope that Republicans will abandon any thought of repealing the Affordable Care Act so that we can work together on bipartisan solutions to reduce costs and improve access to care.”

Schumer: 'We Can Work Together, Our Country Demands It'

From NBC News

"We are relieved."

Sen. Chuck Schumer (D-NY) reacts to the dramatic overnight vote that resulted in GOP failing to repeal Obamacare, and pays tribute to Sen. John McCain, who voted against the "skinny" repeal.

Whiny Little Mitch

From NBC News

An emotional Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., said after the 1:40 a.m. vote went down that Republicans remained committed to repealing the Obama-era health law. 

“We told our constituents we would vote that way and when the moment came, the moment came, most of us did," he said. 

"This is clearly a disappointment," McConnell added. "It's time to move on."