BRIEF: Corker calls for Obamacare repeal ‘after reasonable transition’

July 20--U.S. Sen. Bob Corker (R-Tenn.) today released the following statement regarding the Senate health care debate.

"After being involved in many discussions over the past several months with my colleagues and stakeholders across Tennessee, I believe the best path forward is for Congress to repeal the Affordable Care Act after a reasonable transition period," Corker said. "This takes us back to a level playing field where, by a date certain, all sides have incentive to work together to develop a health care replacement that can generate broad support and will stand the test of time. Regardless of how we move forward, it is my hope that our focus will be not only on coverage but also on lowering the actual cost of health care."

Corker participated in a lengthy meeting held by senators Wednesday night and also attended the lunch meeting held at the White House.

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