House Votes to Repeal Obamacare

Washington, D.C. – Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) released the following statement after supporting legislation to repeal Obamacare. In addition to repeal, H.R. 596 calls on lawmakers to draft alternative solutions to replace the president's unworkable healthcare law.

"It should come as no surprise that the House again voted for repeal of the president's unworkable, unfair and unaffordable healthcare law," said Cole. "No Republicans voted for the law when it was inappropriately rammed through Congress, and it remains deeply unpopular with the American people. In addition to its inappropriate passage, the law hasn't been enforced uniformly or implemented fairly.

"While House Republicans yet again reiterated the views of the American people today by voting to repeal Obamacare, we also showed our commitment to finding alternative solutions to improve the nation's healthcare system. Considering that the Supreme Court will hear a case that could very well rule the law unworkable, this is a dialogue worth having on both sides of the aisle sooner rather than later, and I am pleased to see the House leading that effort," concluded Cole.

To watch Congressman Cole's remarks on the legislation during its consideration in the Rules Committee yesterday, click here.

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