“…Good morning this is congressman Mark Kirk of Illinois. When I returned home from active duty in Afghanistan I dedicated my congressional service. To helping families with health care we can lower health care costs and provide coverage for Americans who lack insurance by enacting key reforms that already helped thousands of families in many states first. We could start lowering costs by reining in lawsuits in America. We are the most litigious country on earth lawsuit reforms can save billions in health care costs alone in New Jersey went out lawsuit reform it cost over 5500. Dollars per patient to provide insurance in California. With some …”

“…give states the tools to create their own innovative reforms that lower health care costs I also offered an amendment. The medical rights -- Standing for the principle that congress should make no law interfering with decisions …”

“…veterans day two -- and even greater importance and meaning because the tragic events for. On Tuesday I traveled there -- joined with portrait community. The army and friends and family of the victims to honor …”

“…gates. The chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff at -- and FBI director Mueller to review the immediate steps that were necessary to support families secure work. Next morning I met with the leadership or …”

“…points as Republicans swept all statewide offices. In New Jersey are Republican Jewish Christian defeated incumbent Democrat Jon Corzine and despite several campaign visits by the president. Independents voted overwhelmingly. For the Republicans in those days. …”

“…don't do that about raising taxes on small businesses. The Washington Post David Broder the dean of American political writers. A bit of about a crucial factors huge voting. Broder wrote the more worried voters worry …”

“…have worn. The proud uniform of the United States of America. -- soldiers sailors airmen Marines and coast Guardsmen. . And the military families who love and support the in tribute to those of fellow at fort quote -- ordered flags flying …”

“…unflinching courage unblinking compassion. And -- common camaraderie. Of soldiers and civilians Fort Hood showed American shall the world. These of the men and women we honor today. These men and women we honor on veterans …”

“…implement this blueprint. You -- right now the health care dot GOP Doctorow and get all the details. But for now I just wanna share with you for ideas of Republicans have proposed. Number one let families and businesses buy health insurance across state lines. Number two. Allow individuals small businesses and trade associations. To pull together require health insurance so lower prices the same -- at large corporations and unions do today. Number three. Give states the tools to create their …”

“…It was more than 640 pages longer than a government run plan Hillary Clinton proposed in 1993. This 1990. Pages of bureaucracy able centralized health care decision making and Washington DC. -- report thousands of new federal employees. It'll put unelected boards bureaus in commissions in charge of who gets access to what drugs and what potentially life saving treatment. You know what country. Speaker Pelosi -- health bill will raise cost of americans' health insurance premiums it won't kill jobs with tax hikes and new mandates. In will cut seniors Medicare benefits. We now have a choice. We …”

“…jobs through the largest investment in roads since the building of the interstate highway system. . And through the largest investment in education. Medical research and clean energy in history. These investments are just helping us recover in …”

“…and can't be outsourced. In fact just this week I travel to Arcadia Florida announced the largest set of clean energy projects through the recovery act so far. 100 grants to businesses utilities. Manufacturers. Cities …”

“…I am senator Mike Johansson Nebraska. . My Republican colleagues and I have a simple test or reforming health care. Well this legislation improve your life. Here's what I …”

“…the promise of better insurance benefits for you and your family. Your health insurance will be taxed. And your premiums will go up. The recent college graduate burdened -- student loans. You'll be forced to buy health insurance the government mandates. In if you refuse. You'll be hit with a penalty. To our seniors. Who wish to receive care in the comfort of their homes. Funding for hospice care and home health care services. Would be cut. My state Nebraska stands to lose 100 in 26. Million dollars. Per home health services. . In many of the 38 Nebraska hospices. Would be in danger. Of letter -- shutting their doors. Nearly 500. Billion dollars will be cut from Medicare. Nationwide. The …”

“…worth of tax relief. As most temporarily reducing or eliminating fees on SBA loans and guaranteeing some of these loans up to 90%. Which is supported nearly thirteen billion dollars in new lending to more than 33000. Businesses. In addition our health reform plan will allow small businesses to buy insurance for their employees to an insurance exchange. Which may offer better coverage at lower costs and won't provide tax credits for those that choose to do so. And this past week I called on congress to increase the maximum size of various speed problems. So the more small business owners can set up shop and grow their operations. I also announced the will be taking additional steps -- financial stability plan to …”

“…The Walt credit may be more available for large businesses to many small business owners are still struggling to get the credit they need. These are the very taxpayers who stood by America's banks in crisis and …”

“…put millions more out of work with trillion dollar health care experiment. Congressional Democrats are born in new holes in our economic ship. At a time when employers throughout America need a life preserver to help them stay afloat. Liberal policies that will keep people out of work longer. Will only make the deficit worse. Americans know that deficits matter to our dollar to our economy to our future. The federal budget deficit tripled. To a record one point four trillion dollars this year. The government spend a 199. Billion dollars on interest alone. Are …”

“…start with the economy. We're all pleased to see the stock market go up the middle class American knows hundreds of thousands of jobs are disappearing each month. Many of them may never reappeared. …”

“…only be a preview of coming attractions. A new report for the business roundtable a nonpartisan group that represents the CEO's of major companies. Found that without significant reform health care costs for these employers and their employees. Well well more than double again over the next decade. The cost per person for health insurance will rise by about 18000. Dollars. -- huge amount of money. That's -- mean lower salaries and higher unemployment or profits and …”

“…and growing coalition doctors and nurses. Workers and businesses hospitals. And even drug companies. . Folks who represented different parties and perspectives including leading Democrats and many leading Republicans. Who recognized the urgency of action. Just this …”