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I think Obamacare is one of the greatest moves that will be beneficial for everyone in this country.

We could have done a better job explaining what was in the Affordable Care Act, but when you talk to people and you don't label it, people get really excited about what's in it. It is going to make a big difference for people.

Enacting elements of the Affordable Care Act isn't backtracking on core principles, but rather understanding that new ways to help make health care affordable builds stronger businesses and saves struggling hospitals. And that is a very attractive offer.

The Affordable Care Act has been designed to provide health security by driving competition, lowering premiums, and protecting families.

Yes, I do agree we need health care reform; however, this bill badly misses the mark. Congress can and must do better for the American people.

As Congress debates overhauling the nation's health care system, it should not authorize a reform plan that would further our financial woes. We must avoid creating an unsustainable government program. There is no question that reform is needed, but health care can be made more affordable without massive and expensive new bureaucracies.

Making sure that health care is affordable for every American. I think that is very, very important.

Well, first let me say that I think health care reform is important. It has to be a priority. And our system is broken. The Finance Committee bill is the best effort yet, due in large measure to the efforts of my colleague, Olympia Snowe, but it's not there yet. It falls short.

We will have health care reform in America.