Politics & Government

Dunwoody area Politicians React to Landmark Ruling

Politicians from Georgia weighed in on Twitter and their websites about the 5-4 Supreme Court ruling to uphold Obama's healthcare reform.

Sen. Fran Millar, R-40, whose state Senate district includes Dunwoody:

“This obviously surprised a lot of people, and it’s disappointing. If its true that most people in this country don’t believe people should be required to buy health insurance, this helps candidate Romney.

"But regardless, this is going to cost a lot of money. Mandates costs money, and this will have a dramatic effect on those states teetering on the edge of bankruptcy. In Georgia, this is going to cost us $300 million.

"If I’m the president, I take this as a win. But the fact the Court upheld this on the basis of Congress’ ability to tax, does that mean it can tax anything? King George III had that ability, didn’t he?”

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U.S. Sen. Johnny Isakson:

“I am sorely disappointed that the Court has upheld the individual mandate as a legal tax on the American people. Today’s ruling does not change the fact that there have been enormous problems trying to implement this terribly flawed law and that it must be repealed and replaced with a step-by-step approach that makes health care more accessible, affordable and competitive.”

U.S. Sen. Saxby Chambliss:
 

“I am disappointed in today’s decision. While I believe the individual mandate to directly contradict the Constitution, we must respect the decision of the court. However, this is not the final chapter in the healthcare-reform debate. I will continue to push to repeal the law, and urge Congress and the next administration to work to replace Obamacare.

“This law adds new taxes on an already overtaxed population, and adds regulation to an already over-regulated industry. We must address the skyrocketing costs of health care and its impact on individuals, families and small businesses while working together on transparent and measured reforms to ensure that everyone has access to quality and affordable care.”

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U.S. Rep Tom Price

“President Obama’s health care law trumps personal health care choices in exchange for a more powerful Washington.  It will force American citizens to endure diminished quality of care, increased insurance costs, health care rationing and excessive taxation brought on by an overzealous Washington bureaucracy.  We have no choice but to exercise every possible legislative option to repeal this disastrous law, and the American people should know that House Republicans will continue to advocate on their behalf to restore personal control over health care decisions.”

Since the beginning of this debate, Republicans have developed and promoted positive solutions that empower individuals and families to choose the health care coverage they want.  We have done so because it is obvious the status quo in America's health care system is broken and in need of reform.  Our solutions would preserve the sacred doctor-patient relationship and keep unelected bureaucrats from denying access to care.  Most importantly, these measures would expand access, address costs, assure quality and encourage innovation all without putting the government in control or imposing mandates."

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