There is no doubt about it, we need healthcare reform in the United States.  But we need the right kind of reform.  The House of Representatives on November 7 passed H.R. 3962 by the slim margin of 220-215. This plan will be massively expensive, requiring tax increases, adding to the deficit, and doing little to control rising costs.

I believe we need healthcare reform that brings down the cost of insurance by creating real competition and consumer choice. But we also need fiscally responsible reform that is not a burden on future generations. Please click here to read my memo detailing my reasons for voting against H.R. 3962 and explaining the reforms that I support.