The Quotes of House Democrats Questioning PelosiCare

Republican Whip Eric Cantor has some quotes from House Democrats:

Rep. John Adler (D-NJ): “We Will Be Unable To Support Any Health Care Legislation That Doesn’t Meet The President’s Goal Of Driving Down And Holding Down Cost Of Health Care As Determined By The CBO.” “Sustainability requires that the burden on the American taxpayer and the federal budget be limited. To that end, we will be unable to support any health care legislation that doesn’t meet the President’s goal of driving down and holding down the cost of health care, as determined by the CBO.” (Rep. John Adler, Letter To Speaker Pelosi And Leader Hoyer, Link, 10/14/09)

Rep. Jason Altmire (D-PA): Adding To The Deficit Is A Deal Breaker. For Altmire, the deal breaker would be whether the legislation adds to the federal deficit. He has said he will not support a bill that does not pay for itself. He also wants to see cost-cutting measures in health care and tax breaks for small businesses if they end up with an employer-based mandate to provide coverage. (Matt Snyder, “Dems Eye 'Public Option': Area Reps Outline Health Bill Stance,” The Herald, 10/28/09)

Rep. John Barrow (D-GA): “We Will Be Unable To Support Any Health Care Legislation That Doesn’t Meet The President’s Goal Of Driving Down And Holding Down Cost Of Health Care As Determined By The CBO.” “Sustainability requires that the burden on the American taxpayer and the federal budget be limited. To that end, we will be unable to support any health care legislation that doesn’t meet the President’s goal of driving down and holding down the cost of health care, as determined by the CBO.” (Rep. John Barrow, Letter To Speaker Pelosi And Leader Hoyer, Link, 10/14/09)

Rep. Marion Berry (D-AR): Rep. Berry Has Concerns Regarding How The Plan Is Paid For. Democrat Marion Berry of Arkansas, a member of the self- described fiscally conservative Blue Dog Coalition, said he still hasn’t decided if he’ll support the overhaul because he wants to see the changes in the bill. He said his biggest concern is how the plan is paid for. (James Rowley and Kristin Jensen, "House To Unveil Plan With Public Option, Wealth Tax," Bloomberg, 10/29/09)

There's more quotes, much more.