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I support health care reform in this country, but the current bills we have before us are too big, too costly, and the people who send me to Washington to be their voice are opposed to them and this process.

I want to be very clear: I will not sign on to any health plan that adds to our deficits over the next decade.

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.

Let me make it clear: I support health care reform. I just don't support Nancy Pelosi's version.

As Vermont's senator and a member of the Budget Committee, I will not support a plan to reduce the deficit that does not call for shared sacrifice.

I have been absolutely clear where I'm coming from about health care reform. This is something this nation has to do and a robust public option has been the mantra of my campaign from the very outset.

I'm committed to voting to repeal Obamacare or defending it as much as possible.

I've laid down my set of principles, so I will not force government-run health care on anyone.

Every one says: 'Listen, I'd love to reinvest. I'd love to hire people. But I have no idea what this healthcare bill is going to do to my bottom line. I have no idea what this financial reform bill is going to do... I'm not going to step out a limb and do any of those until I know what this government is going to do to me.'