Rep. Meadows Issues Statement on Obamacare Repeal

WASHINGTON, Jan. 13 -- Rep. Mark Meadows, R-N.C., issued the following statement on the Affordable Care Act repeal:

"While Republicans continue to debate how to best repeal and replace Obamacare, we agree on the big picture: our current system does not work. Obamacare is flawed, failing, and not fixable--and it needs to be fully repealed. Americans cannot afford to bear the burden of its failure any longer.

While serious concerns remain, I have been pleased to hear the Speaker commit to bringing up a healthcare replacement bill within days, not weeks, of a repeal measure.

"This has been a top priority of mine and the Freedom Caucus', as I believe it is critical that we give the American people a clear direction and assurance of a smooth transition toward a sound, high quality, and affordable healthcare market--especially so the most vulnerable can get the coverage they need.

"Going forward, I strongly believe and will continue to express that a full repeal of Obamacare should take effect within two years during the 115th Congress. That is what we promised the voters we would do. That is our job--and it's high time we accomplish it."

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