"... does anyone believe that the passage of a trillion dollar bill, does anyone believe that won’t aggravate the deficit? I think the answer is resoundingly no." – House Republican Whip Eric Cantor

House Republican Whip Eric Cantor (R-VA)
Floor Statement
October 27, 2009
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ie_JCH2du4U

Mr. Speaker, I rise in the midst of the increasing momentum we detect from the other side to push through a government takeover of health care in our country, and to me it is really about four distinct questions. One, does anyone believe that the passage of a trillion dollar bill, does anyone believe that won’t aggravate the deficit? I think the answer is resoundingly no.

Secondly, if it is going to be a trillion dollars, who’s going to pay for that? Well we know the majority is talking about small businesses and seniors paying for that. Third, does anyone really think the health care overhaul being proposed is going to make your health care better? I don’t think so.

And lastly, is there any guarantee that this government is not going to get in between you and your doctor? And Mr. Speaker I say to that the answer is no. We Republicans have a better way. We believe we can accomplish reform aimed at the discreet problems that exist, to fix those and then expand health care opportunities for those who currently do not have it. Mr. Speaker I yield back.

Watch the video HERE