Rep. Perry talks health care, Freedom Caucus and more
Elected to his third term in
Perry said he told Speaker
President
Trump specifically met with Perry's caucus before the bill was pulled in an effort to convince skeptical members who felt Ryan's bill didn't go far enough in distancing the federal government from the ACA.
Perry said he was prepared to vote against the bill because it didn't accomplish his primary goals: removing the federal government from health care decisions and lowering prices.
Perry claims about 50
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A staunch supporter of Trump's
On Trump: Trump has threatened to work with
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Despite the public bumps in the road, Perry said he remains optimistic about repealing and replacing the Affordable Care Act, but if that effort stalls,
As for Trump's first few months in charge, Perry admits the new president hasn't been perfect, but he said the mood of the country seems more optimistic with rollbacks of government regulations, job growth and less illegal immigration.
Constant media coverage of possible ties between Trump's campaign and
"If you have reservations about this administration, it's a big deal," he said. "If you support Trump, you see a lot of accusations but no real evidence."
Ultimately, Perry said he's looking for facts regarding alleged Russian connections and allegations that the previous administration ordered unlawful surveillance of Trump's campaign.
He added that he's encouraged by the Trump administration's willingness to engage with the legislative branches, which is a departure from the previous administration.
House and
Perry said he's reluctant to hold another live meeting during the coming recess because health care reform hasn't moved forward and he has a full schedule of appointments planned.
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