House Proceeding 03-16-10 on Mar 16th, 2010 :: 1:57:15 to 1:58:35
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1:57:11 to 1:57:32( Edit History Discussion )

Jo Bonner: party affiliation. this should not be a partisan issue. the cost of inaction are much too -- the cost of inaction -- excuse me -- are much too risky, much too costly and we must act now. the speaker pro tempore: the gentlelady's time has expired. for what purpose does the gentleman from alabama rise? >> i ask unanimous consent to address the house for one minute. the speaker pro tempore: without objection, so ordered. the gentleman is recognized.

1:57:15 to 1:58:35( Edit History Discussion )
Speech By: Jo Bonner

1:57:33 to 1:57:54( Edit History Discussion )

Jo Bonner: mr. bonner: madam speaker, if health care reform wasn't such a serious subject,omething that will affect every person in america, then what the democrats are trying todo would prove to provide enough fodder for comedians like letterman, stewart, that their writers wouldn't have to write new jocks jokes for a mnth. the speaker of the house said,

1:57:55 to 1:58:16( Edit History Discussion )

Jo Bonner: we have to pasbail so you can find out what's in it. that would be like buying a house to se how many bedrooms were in it or what the colors are or whether we can afford it in the first place. most americans don't buy shoes without trying them on, buy a car without test driving it, much less support a takeover of our health care system that

1:58:17 to 1:58:35( Edit History Discussion )

Jo Bonner: will include life-changing decisions that are being kept from you in the dark. this morning the speaker said we may actually vote on the health care bill without voting on it. something that she deems -- called deem and pa. what a pesky little thing voting is. you know where those of us who