Opponents' Reactions to Supreme Court Ruling on the Affordable Care Act, June 28, 2012

Romney for President
MITT ROMNEY: I WILL REPEAL OBAMACARE
 
“What the Court did not do on its last day in session I will do on my first day if elected President of the United States. And that is I will act to repeal Obamacare....Obamacare was bad policy yesterday. It's bad policy today. Obamacare was bad law yesterday. It’s bad law today.” – Mitt Romney
 
Remarks
Washington, DC
June 28, 2012
 
Click Here To Watch Mitt Romney Discuss The Supreme Court’s Decision On President Obama’s Healthcare Law
 
MITT ROMNEY: “What the Court did not do on its last day in session, I will do on my first day if elected President of the United States. And that is I will act to repeal Obamacare.
 
“Let’s make clear that we understand what the Court did and did not do. What the Court did today was say that Obamacare does not violate the Constitution. What they did not do was say that Obamacare is good law or that it's good policy.
 
“Obamacare was bad policy yesterday. It's bad policy today. Obamacare was bad law yesterday. It’s bad law today. Let me tell you why I say that. Obamacare raises taxes on the American people by approximately $500 billion. Obamacare cuts Medicare, cuts Medicare, by approximately $500 billion. And even with those cuts, and tax increases, Obamacare adds trillions to our deficits and to our national debt and pushes those obligations on to coming generations. Obamacare also means that for up to 20 million Americans, they will lose the insurance they currently have, the insurance that they like and they want to keep. Obamacare is a job killer. Businesses across the country have been asked what the impact is of Obamacare. Three quarters of those surveyed by the Chamber of Commerce said Obamacare makes it less likely for them to hire people. And perhaps most troubling of all, Obamacare puts the federal government between you and your doctor.
 
“For all those reasons, it's important for us to repeal and replace Obamacare. What are some of the things that we'll keep in place, and must be in place, in a reform, a real reform, of our healthcare system? One, we have to make sure that people who want to keep their current insurance will be able to do so. Having 20 million people, up to that number of people, lose the insurance they want, is simply unacceptable. Number two, got to make sure that those people who have pre-existing conditions know that they will be able to be insured and they will not lose their insurance. We also have to assure that we do our very best to help each state in their effort to assure that every American has access to affordable healthcare. And something that Obamacare does not do that must be done in real reform is helping lower the cost of healthcare and health insurance. It’s becoming prohibitively expensive.
 
“And so this is now a time for the American people to make a choice. You can choose whether you want to have a larger and larger government, more and more intrusive in your life—separating you and your doctor—whether you're comfortable with more deficits, higher debt that we pass onto the coming generations. Whether you're willing to have the government put in place a plan that potentially causes you to lose the insurance that you like or whether instead you want to return to a time when the American people will have their own choice in healthcare. Where consumers will be able to make their choices as to what kind of health insurance they want.
 
“This is the time of choice for the American people. Our mission is clear: If we want to get rid of Obamacare, we're going to have to replace President Obama. My mission is to make sure we do exactly that. That we return to the American people the privilege they've always had to live their lives in the way they feel most appropriate. Where we don't pass on to coming generations massive deficits and debt, where we don't have a setting where jobs are lost. If we want good jobs and a bright economic future, for ourselves and for our kids, we must replace Obamacare. That is my mission. That is our work. And I’m asking the people of America to join me. If you don't want the course that President Obama has put us on, if you want instead a course that the Founders envisioned, then join me in this effort. Help us. Help us defeat Obamacare. Help us defeat the liberal agenda that makes government too big, too intrusive, and is killing jobs across this great country.”
 
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House Speaker John Boehner
Speaker Boehner: Supreme Court Ruling Strengthens Our Resolve to Fully Repeal ObamaCare

WASHINGTON, DC – At a press conference today, House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) said the Supreme Court ruling on ObamaCare has strengthened the resolve of Republicans, and the American people, to fully repeal a law that is raising costs and making it harder for small businesses to create jobs.  Following is the text of Speaker Boehner’s remarks:

“There’s a lot of resolve amongst our colleagues, and amongst the American people, to stop a law that’s hurting our economy, driving up the cost of health care and making it more difficult for employers to hire new workers.  The American people want this bill repealed.  What they really want are common-sense steps that will empower them and their families to choose the doctor they want, at lower cost.”

Majority Leader Eric Cantor
Majority Leader Cantor Responds to ObamaCare Ruling

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Congressman Eric Cantor (VA-07) released the following statement on the Supreme Court ruling on the President’s health care law:

“The Supreme Court’s decision to uphold ObamaCare is a crushing blow to patients throughout the country. ObamaCare has failed to keep the President’s basic promise of allowing those who like their health care to keep it, while increasing costs and reducing access to quality care for patients. In this tough economy, jobs and economic growth are on the minds of most Americans, but ObamaCare has increased uncertainty for small businessmen and women and forced them to put their hiring decisions on hold.

“During the week of July 9th, the House will once again repeal ObamaCare, clearing the way for patient-centered reforms that lower costs and increase choice. We support an approach that offers simpler, more affordable and more accessible health care that allows people to keep the health care that they like.

“The Court’s decision brings into focus the choice the American people have about the direction of our country. The President and his party believe in massive government intrusions that increase costs and take decisions away from patients. In contrast, Republicans believe in patient-centered, affordable care where health care decisions are made by patients, their families and their doctors, not by the federal government."

Republican National Committee
RNC Chairman Reince Priebus Statement on the Supreme Court’s Decision on ObamaCare

WASHINGTON – Republican National Committee (RNC) Chairman Reince Priebus released the following statement regarding the Supreme Court’s decision on ObamaCare:

“Today’s Supreme Court decision sets the stakes for the November election. Now, the only way to save the country from ObamaCare’s budget-busting government takeover of health care is to elect a new president,” said RNC Chairman Reince Priebus.

“Under President Obama’s signature legislation, health care costs continue to skyrocket, and up to 20 million Americans could lose their employer-based coverage. A panel of unelected bureaucrats now has the unprecedented authority to come between elderly patients and their doctors. Meanwhile, the rules and regulations placed on job creators and small businesses make it nearly impossible to hire new workers at a time when Americans desperately need jobs.

“We need market-based solutions that give patients more choice, not less. The answer to rising health care costs is not, and will never be, Big Government.

“We must elect a president who understands the economy, respects free enterprise, and can provide the leadership we now so desperately need. On Election Day, we must elect Mitt Romney and put America on the path toward a brighter economic future and successful health care reform.”

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Republican Attorneys General Association
WHAT THEY’RE SAYING
Republican Attorneys General Weigh in on Next Phase of Obamacare Battle

Washington, D.C. (June 28, 2012) –Attorneys General from across the country, the elected officials who waged the battle against Obamacare from day one, are speaking out about the need to continue this fight and elect leaders at the national level who will repeal this intrusive, budget-busting and job killing law.

  • “We’re disappointed the Court upheld the individual mandate, and find it disturbing that they did not place a limit on the power of the federal government to control the lives of Americans.  But, the battle isn’t over. It is now up to the political process to repeal the act and replace it with measures that address the health care crisis within the confines of the Constitution. We must continue to oppose this act and multiple overreaching regulations proposed by the Obama Administration that cross the line of federal power.” – Oklahoma Attorney General and RAGA Chairman Scott Pruitt.
  • "This is a dark day for the American people, the Constitution, and the rule of law.  This is a dark day for American liberty.  This decision goes against the very principle that America has a federal government of limited powers; a principle that the Founding Fathers clearly wrote into the Constitution, the supreme law of the land.  I am disappointed with the court's ruling and with the unprecedented attack on American liberty the president and the previous Congress have created with this law.” – Virginia Attorney General Ken Cuccinelli
  • “The individual mandate was sold to the American people as a penalty when it was proposed, but is now ruled constitutional as a tax, the very thing the Obama Administration and Congress insisted it was not.  Now it is up to a new congress and new president to repeal the act.  I, along with other conservative state attorneys general, will continue to stand on the front lines of protecting liberty and pushing back against an ever-encroaching federal government.” – Alabama Attorney General Luther Strange
  • "It is a matter now that will again be fought in the political arena and will be the preeminent issue of the presidential campaign.  There is a victory in this case.  The Supreme Court did not expand the powers under the Commerce Clause.” - Ohio Attorney General Mike DeWine
  • “The individual mandate does not withstand constitutional scrutiny if Congress uses the Commerce Clause as the source of its power, and the mandate could not have politically withstood the opinion of the American people if it had been branded a tax when the law was being devised.” – Maine Attorney General William J. Schneider
  • “I am disappointed that the U.S. Supreme Court ruled against Colorado and its fellow states. We have a fundamental interest in protecting state authority and individual rights in the face of the ever-widening scope of federal power.  I take my responsibility to safeguard the U.S. and Colorado Constitutions very seriously. Protecting federalism is arguably the most important role for state attorneys general. I am proud to have been a part of this litigation, in spite of the disappointing result.” – Colorado Attorney General John Suthers
  • “I disagree with this decision. Congress explicitly said this was not a tax.  I call on Congress to act swiftly, repeal the law and replace it with real reform that respects the Constitution as written.” - Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens
  • “I am disappointed that this federal takeover of health care has been upheld by a slim majority of the Supreme Court. Now that the Court has spoken, this contentious issue will have to be settled by the political branches of the federal government.” – North Dakota Attorney General Wayne Stenehjem
  • “My fundamental reason in joining this lawsuit on behalf of the State of Wisconsin was that the federal government was unconstitutionally expanding its powers, and in doing so, it was eroding the states' sovereign ability to self govern.  While the decision upholds the Affordable Care Act, it is a tremendous victory for re-establishing Constitutional limits on the power of the federal government. It should be clear that this ruling vindicates the states' legal arguments. This will be studied for years to come as a landmark decision that promotes federalism and limited government.” – Wisconsin Attorney General J.B. Van Hollen
  • “Congress imposed an unprecedented mandate on individuals to buy a commercial health insurance product or face a penalty. Bringing a legal challenge was therefore the only appropriate way for the states to raise this constitutional question to the Supreme Court to decide with finality, and it was important and worthwhile for Indiana to join in this challenge.” - Indiana Attorney General Greg Zoeller
  • “Today’s decision raises the stakes – does the reach of federal government have any limits at all? If the federal government can force you to purchase a product or pay a hefty fine, there is virtually no limit to what it can compel you to do.  I will carefully review all aspects of this ruling. Today's opinion only strengthens my resolve to work with other national leaders to repeal ObamaCare and fight for and defend the Constitution.” – Michigan Attorney General Bill Schuette
  • “While we’re disappointed that this close decision did not find in the states’ favor with regard to the individual mandate, the country benefits from a thoughtful debate about the reach of federal power into the legal rights of the states and the personal financial decisions of all Americans.” – Washington State Attorney General Rob McKenna
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National Federation of Independent Business
Supreme Court Ruling Limits Freedom, Strengthens Government

WASHINGTON, D.C., June 28, 2012 —Today the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) reacted to the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold the individual mandate and the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act PPACA).  The 5 to 4 decision went against what NFIB and 26 states argued in front of the Justices in our challenge against the constitutionality of the individual mandate.

“While we are certainly disappointed, NFIB respects the decision to uphold the individual mandate by the Supreme Court. Clearly this mandate has now become a tax on all Americans and a broken campaign promise from President Obama not to raise taxes,” said Dan Danner, President and CEO of the National Federation of Independent Business.  “We are concerned about the precedent that this will set in Congress’ ability to mandate other aspects of our lives, but we will move forward from today to continue to fight, harder than ever, for real health-care reform for our membership. 

“Under PPACA, small-business owners are going to face an onslaught of taxes and mandates, resulting in job loss and closed businesses. We will continue to fight for the repeal of PPACA in the halls of Congress; only with PPACA’s full repeal will Congress have the ability to go back to the drawing board to craft real reform that makes reducing costs a number one priority. The power and control of health-care decisions should be in the hands of the consumer, not the government.”

“This day will go down in history as the day when Americans lost a part of their freedom – the freedom to choose what they want to buy with their own money,” said Karen Harned, Executive Director of NFIB’s Small Business Legal Center.

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NFIB is the nation’s leading small business association, with offices in Washington, D.C. and all 50 state capitals. Founded in 1943 as a nonprofit, nonpartisan organization, NFIB gives small and independent business owners a voice in shaping the public policy issues that affect their business. NFIB’s powerful network of grassroots activists sends their views directly to state and federal lawmakers through our unique member-only ballot, thus playing a critical role in supporting America’s free enterprise system. NFIB’s mission is to promote and protect the right of our members to own, operate and grow their businesses. More information is available online at www.NFIB.com/newsroom.
Tea Party Patriots
Supreme Court Rules Against American People
Tea Party Patriots Will Not Rest until Obamacare is Fully Repealed

Tea Party Patriots, the nation’s largest tea party organization, today criticized the Supreme Court’s ruling on the President’s healthcare bill.

“The Supreme Court ruled against the American people today,” said Jenny Beth Martin, Co-Founder and National Coordinator of Tea Party Patriots. “The American people overwhelming oppose Obamacare. Now more than ever it is time for the American people to band together and take our government back. Americans agree with what Justice Kennedy said in the dissenting opinion that ‘the entire Act before us is invalid in its entirety.’ We are putting all politicians on notice that we will not rest until this law is overturned it’s in entirety.

“This is a slap in the face to the majority of the American people who want Obamacare fully repealed. The Tea Party Patriots stand with the American people and say: fully repeal Obamacare.

“Mr. Romney, Mr. Boehner: the American people are putting you on notice. You both promised to fully repeal Obamacare. We will hold you to your promises.

“We will vote out any politician who does not commit, in writing, to respect the will of the American people and fully repeal Obamacare.”

Americans for Prosperity
Americans for Prosperity Responds to SCOTUS Ruling on President's Health Care Law

ARLINGTON, VA – In response to today’s Supreme Court ruling on the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act, Americans for Prosperity (AFP) President Tim Phillips released the following statement:

“Americans for Prosperity is deeply disappointed by the Supreme Court’s decision to uphold a law that most Americans believed to be unconstitutional. As a result, unless Congress steps in and repeals this legislation, health care costs for most Americans will go up and the quality of health care goes down as Washington politicians ramp up yet another massive new bureaucracy. The Court got it wrong, and now Congress must step in.

“President Obama’s big-government legislation will result in higher costs and fewer choices, and centralizes health care decisions in Washington instead of with patients and families. Adding $1.15 trillion in new Washington spending and handing over health care decisions to bureaucrats is not the way to control health care costs.

“For years, Americans for Prosperity has vigorously opposed President Obama’s deeply flawed health care plan. Since 2009, our Hands Off My Health Care project has rallied thousands of Americans at hundreds of events around the country, including a massive rally this past March with over 4,000 AFP activists.

“The American people deserve health care freedom and choice, not more restrictions and irresponsible spending. Over the next several days, AFP will launch a series of events around the country telling Congress ‘Hands Off My Health Care,’ and demanding a full repeal of Obama’s deeply flawed health care law.”

FreedomWorks
FreedomWorks to ‘Double Down’ on Efforts to Repeal Health Care Mandate
Dean Clancy: “We must unify, repeal, and replace the law with a patient-centered health care system.”

Washington, DC- FreedomWorks, a leading national conservative grassroots organizer, issued the following statement today in reaction to the news that Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts joined with the liberals on the bench to uphold the president’s health care law as constitutional under Congress’s taxing power.

“The justification to uphold the individual mandate while simultaneously admitting it is unconstitutional under the Commerce Clause is baffling,” commented Dean Clancy, vice president of health care policy for FreedomWorks. “If a law violates the Constitution of the United States, it’s unconstitutional. Any other decision is an act of shameless judicial activism.”

“The president promised us in multiple interviews that the health care law was not a tax, and here we are today, on the steps of the Supreme Court building, told in a highly partisan vote that the health care law was upheld as a series of taxes. The historical, legal and political significance of today’s decision is troubling.” Clancy continued.

“Our work is far from over,” Clancy added. “Republicans must strike while the iron is hot and immediately begin efforts to repeal the law in Congress and replace it with a patient-centered system, which is the most effective and compassionate option on the table for health care reform today.”

Matt Kibbe, president of FreedomWorks commented, “Without a strong grassroots constituency holding government accountable to its decisions, it’s doubtful the individual mandate would have been challenged in the first place. For that, activists across the country should be very proud. We are not going away. It’s time to double down on spreading the message that President Obama’s individual mandate is an unprecedented infringement on constitutional liberty, and to take that message to the ballot box in November.”

The 2,801-page “Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act” threatens to cost taxpayers at least $1.4 trillion over 10 years and mandates the purchase of private health care for all Americans, which will create an onslaught of economic and legal consequences that kill jobs, drive up the cost of health care for families, and make the powers of the federal government essentially limitless.

The grassroots campaign to repeal and replace “ObamaCare” has been a hard-fought battle for FreedomWorks and its network of more than 1.7 million grassroots activists nationwide. FreedomWorks engaged activists in August 2009 to hold members of Congress accountable in town hall meetings across the country, and served as a leading member of the “Repeal Coalition,” whose efforts included the “Repeal Pledge” campaign and grassroots efforts to enact Health Care Freedom Acts and stop PPACA ‘exchanges’ in the states. FreedomWorks also orchestrated the Tea Party Budget, a crowd-sourced economic recovery plan that scored repealing “ObamaCare” as the number one legislative priority.

On the two-year anniversary of the law, FreedomWorks staff and allies visited the Capitol Hill offices of House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi (D-Calif) and Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.) to deliver a petition with more than 120,000 signatures urging Congress to “End ObamaCare Now,” which activists signed through the petition site, www.EndObamaCareNow.com. The petition has since amassed more than 325,000 signatures.  

Last February, FreedomWorks issued a legal brief to the Supreme Court strongly arguing the unconstitutionality of the president’s health care law and providing the Court with credible evidence that the president’s health care law will destroy affordable insurance options. The brief went one step further to argue that even if the Court concludes that Congress can force Americans to buy a private product, it should still strike down the law as an unduly burdensome exercise of that power.

FreedomWorks pledges to continue advocating for a patient-centered health care system that would empower patients to control the dollars spent on their health needs. Patient-centered health care policy would allow patients to purchase insurance coverage across state lines, expand Health Savings Accounts (HSAs), end Medicare price controls, and find effective ways to help people with pre-existing conditions without the use of government mandates.

Clancy added, “The president’s health care law is a labyrinth of expanded and newly-created taxes, mandates, regulations, and government entities, all interwoven with each other and dependent on the individual mandate to function. FreedomWorks and our 1.7 million members across the country will be aggressively continuing our efforts to repeal the individual mandate, and our vigilant grassroots constituency will be watching to ensure that Congress’ solutions aptly represent the two most important voices of all: the patient and the taxpayer.”

Family Research Council
Family Research Council Says Supreme Court Health Care Ruling Jeopardizes Future of Liberty

WASHINGTON, D.C. - Family Research Council (FRC) criticized the U.S. Supreme Court's decision today to uphold the entire 2010 health care law through its decision in NFIB v. Sebelius.

FRC has been at the forefront of this debate over what can only be described as a government takeover of healthcare.  FRC uncovered and rallied opposition to the taxpayer funding of abortion contained in the bill and after its narrow passage continued to fight the measure in the courts.  FRC's legislative advocacy arm, FRC Action, scored the votes on the Obama health plan in its annual scorecard, and aired a national TV/radio ad campaign against the legislation.

FRC submitted an amicus brief, authored by legal counsel Ken Klukowski in Florida v. HHS, that was cited by federal district Judge Roger Vinson in his decision to strike down the entire Obama health plan as unconstitutional. FRC submitted another brief, also authored by Klukowski, in NFIB v. Sebelius cited by the National Federation of Independent Business in its brief before the Supreme Court.

Of the decision, Family Research Council Legal Counsel Ken Klukowski, J.D., made the following comments:

"The Supreme Court has today given the federal government unlimited authority to use its tax power to require Americans to engage in specific commercial activity.  The obvious implication is chilling: Uncle Sam can make you buy anything, at any price, for any reason," said Klukowski.  "That's why today, the American dream gave way to a real American nightmare. President Obama's vow about 'fundamentally transforming the United States of America ' was fulfilled. The Supreme Court essentially said it cannot articulate any limiting principle on the power of the federal government.

"By ruling that the law is constitutional, the Supreme Court gave the federal government the power to order private citizens to enter into contracts with private organizations and give those organizations their money. This ruling fundamentally transforms the federal government from one of limited and specified powers in the Constitution to an all-powerful central government with plenary power over every area and aspect of Americans' lives from cradle to grave."

Of the Supreme Court's decision, Family Research Council President Tony Perkins made the following comments:

"Today's Supreme Court decision will do serious harm to American families. Not only is the individual mandate a profound attack on our liberties, but it is only one section among hundreds of provisions in the law that will force taxpayers to fund abortions, violate their conscience rights, and impose a massive tax and debt burden on American families.

"The Obama administration has created, for the first time in American history, new federal regulations that toss aside the constitutional right to religious freedom by forcing religious institutions and employers to pay for abortion-causing drugs, contraceptives and sterilizations.

"It's now time to replace those leaders who disregarded the constitutional limitations of their authority and the deeply held religious beliefs of their constituents, voting for the government takeover of healthcare. We must repeal this abortion-funding health care law and restore the Constitution to its rightful place," concluded Perkins.

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Concerned Women for America
Concerned Women Outraged by Health Care Ruling, Committed to Repeal
Nance: "We are outraged to see the Supreme Court ignoring the constitutional limits the Founders put in place to constrain the federal government's power"

Washington, D.C. -- Concerned Women for America President and CEO Penny Nance has released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court ruling to uphold President's Obama's health care law:

"We are outraged to see the Supreme Court ignoring the constitutional limits the Founders put in place to constrain the federal government's power over us. Shame on them!

With this decision they have given a blank check to the federal government, forever altering the constitutional concept of checks and balances that has been so crucial throughout our history.

We wholeheartedly believe we must strive to make health care more affordable for all Americans. But it is inconceivable to believe we must infringe on our constitutional rights in order to achieve that.

Women will be especially hurt by today's decision. As we have seen with the contraception mandate, the politicization of so-called women issues by the left leaves the majority of women extremely vulnerable to the exploitation of a few radical groups that exert much political influence in Congress and the White House.

Women want to make their own decisions when it comes to their health care, with the support of their families and their doctors. It's preposterous to suggest the government would do a better job at deciding what is best for us and our loved ones.

We are determined now more than ever to repeal this nightmare and to help Congress enact commonsense reforms that will help make health care more affordable, while empowering Americans to make the best choices they see fit for themselves and their families."

CWA is the nation's largest public policy women's organization, working to educate voters about what is at stake when they enter the voting booths in 2012. CWA launched She Votes 2012 to register, energize, and turn out women voters this November. For more information on CWA's get out the vote effort, visit www.SheVotes2012.org

Libertarian Party
Supreme Court Obamacare Decision Highlights Why a President Romney Would be More Dangerous than President Obama
A President Mitt Romney would not undo ObamaCare. He’d make it permanent.

The National Libertarian Party issued the following statement today:

The Supreme Court Ruling on ObamaCare does not matter. It will make little difference to America in the short run, and no difference in the long run.

Why? Because almost all elected Republicans and Democrats are Big Government politicians – in all things – including health care. After this Supreme Court decision, they will get back to work expanding government involvement in all things – especially health care.

One thing could make things worse. Electing Republican Mitt Romney President.

Why?

Republicans fiercely oppose, and often defeat Democratic Party attempts to massively expand government involvement in Health Care – such as HillaryCare.

But Democrats usually vote for Republican Party legislation to massively expand government’s role in Health Care.

Republican President George Bush’s $1.1 Trillion Government Prescription Drug Program was voted into law by Republicans and Democrats.

Republican Governor Mitt Romney’s Massachusetts state government expansion into Massachusetts health care – RomneyCare – was voted into law by both Republicans and Democrats. With virtually no resistance.

A Republican-controlled House of Representatives and US Senate would oppose Democratic President Barack Obama’s health care proposals.

But a Republican majority House of Representatives and US Senate would support and vote for a Republican President Mitt Romney’s Big Government health care proposals. And most Democrats in the House and Senate would, too.

What Republican Governor Romney did to Massachusetts’ health care, a Republican President Romney would do to America’s health care.

A President Mitt Romney would not undo ObamaCare. He’ll make it permanent.

A first-term President Mitt Romney would be far more dangerous to small business, the private sector, and taxpayers than a lame-duck President Obama – no matter what the Supreme Court decided.

Gary Johnson 2012
GOV. GARY JOHNSON CALLS SCOTUS HEALTH CARE RULING AN "INCREDIBLE BLOW TO BEDROCK PRINCIPLES"
 
June 28 2012, Santa Fe, NM – Libertarian presidential nominee and former New Mexico Governor Gary Johnson released the following statement in response to the Supreme Court’s health care ruling:
 
“It has been clear for a while that we need a new President and a new Congress. Now it appears we need a new Supreme Court.
 
"Whether the Court chooses to call the individual mandate a tax or anything else, allowing it to stand is a truly disturbing decision. The idea that government can require an individual to buy something simply because that individual exists and breathes in America is an incredible blow to the bedrock principles of freedom and liberty. It must be repealed, and Congress needs to get about doing so today.
 
"There is one thing we know about health care. Government cannot create a system that will reduce costs while increasing access. Only competition and the price transparency that competition will bring can accomplish the imperatives of affordability and availability. Whether it is the President’s plan or the Republican prescription drug benefit, the idea that anyone in Washington can somehow manage one of the most essential and substantial parts of both our quality of life and the economy is, and always has been, fundamentally wrong.
 
"We can never know how many Americans are out of work today because of the uncertainty the monstrous health care law has caused. The Court has done nothing to remove that burden.
 
"Nothing about today’s decision changes the basic reality that it is impossible to eliminate deficit spending and remove the smothering consequences of federal debt without dramatically reducing the costs of Medicare and Medicaid. And neither the Democrats nor the Republicans have given the slightest hint of willingness to do so."
  
 
Click here to view this release on Gov. Johnson's website.  
 
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