No matter what the president or anyone tried to do on health care, they never got the headlines, because the Gulf oil spill happened. It seemed like it sucked the wind out of the whole health care debate. Bart Stupak caredebategulf share on social
Why would Senator Allen want to oppose saving money for the state? It's simply another example of Republicans fighting the governor tooth and nail against any measure where she might be able to turn the state's budget around. Bart Stupak allenbudgetfight share on social
I'll put my progressive credentials up against anyone's. Bart Stupak credentialprogressiveput Change image and share on social
When you start talking about the patients' bill of rights and all the benefits that are in there, people agree with all that. What they don't know is how are you going to pay for it. Bart Stupak agreebenefitbill Change image and share on social
Right-to-life groups won't fund us because we're Democrats. Bart Stupak democratfundgroup Change image and share on social
When I came to Congress, like our first panel, small business people, 64 percent of the people had health insurance. We'd buy it. Now, we're down to about 34 percent. That's why we have to do something on health care in this country because the cost is killing us. Bart Stupak businessbuycare share on social
When I first ran for Congress in 1992, I campaigned on a pledge to make affordable, quality healthcare a right, not a privilege, for all Americans. Bart Stupak affordableamericancampaign Change image and share on social
The Tea Party did not run me out. If you know me and my personality, I would welcome the challenge. Bart Stupak challengepartypersonality Change image and share on social
All I'm asking for is the law that's been on the books for the last 33 years, no public funding for abortion. We are both saying the same thing, pro-life, pro-choice. Let's find the language that works for both of us so we can pass health care. Bart Stupak abortionbookcare share on social
