Jim McDermott Quotes

But beyond the hysteria of phantom death panels, where is the abomination? Show me the provisions that will hurt consumers, because if you think a $110 billion a year tax break for working-class Americans to buy private health insurance is a government takeover, I welcome the debate.
Jim McDermott

Health, Government, Death

I have stood on the front lines of the health care system as a doctor, patient and concerned parent. Those experiences have served as my guideposts throughout the struggle to reform America's health care system. And it's those same experiences that tell me that fear and election hysteria should not overshadow the reality of reform.
Jim McDermott

Health, Fear, Care

I'm not giving the president a blank check, period.
Jim McDermott

Giving, President, Period

There's nothing wrong with the free-enterprise system. But it has to have some compassion.
Jim McDermott

Nothing, Compassion, Wrong

We pretended there was no problem with Agent Orange after Vietnam and later the Pentagon recanted, after untold suffering by veterans.
Jim McDermott

After, Problem, Suffering

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Nationality: American

Type: Politician

Born: December 28, 1936

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