BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT ON SENATE VOTE TO REJECT REPEAL OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

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July 28, 2017

BLUMENTHAL STATEMENT ON SENATE VOTE TO REJECT REPEAL OF THE AFFORDABLE CARE ACT

[WASHINGTON, DC] - After the Senate rejected efforts to repeal the Affordable Care Act, U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) released the following statement:

"Tonight's vote is a testament to the millions of Americans who never gave up--who relentlessly spoke out and stood up with caring and conviction. They came to town halls, called Congress, and posted on Facebook. It is also a tribute to the Senators who heard those voices, and put the people they represent first. A few profiles in "courage slowed - and maybe stopped - a tragic assault on American health care. Being in the Senate Chamber for this vote was a proud and moving moment. We must now come together, reaching across partisan divides. Let us end a misguided and misanthropic effort to repeal the Affordable Care Act. We stand ready to work on commonsense, bipartisan improvements to our healthcare system, joining our colleagues across the aisle."