WASHINGTON – U.S. Senator Roger Wicker, R-Miss., released the following statement tonight after House Democrats approved the Senate Democrats’ health care bill by a vote of 219-212:

"Congressional Democrats under Nancy Pelosi's leadership apparently believe they know better than the overwhelming majority of Americans. If allowed to stand, this bill will put us on a path to European-style socialized medicine, risking bankruptcy for our country.  Over the past year, I have strenuously fought this government takeover.  Americans deserve better than the half-trillion dollar Medicare cuts, the federally subsidized abortion, and the higher premiums and taxes we will see under this law.  My colleagues and I proposed sensible alternatives that were supported by the public and could have worked without breaking the bank.
 
"This battle now moves to the Courts and to the political arena.  Repeal of this destructive bill will be the major issue in this year's election.”

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