For Immediate Release

Time now to re-focus on putting Americans back to work

HOBBS, NM - Former Congressman Steve Pearce today issued the following statement following President Obama's Health Care Summit.

"There was a lot of hype leading up to the health care summit which was billed as an opportunity to 'seek common ground.'  However, the Congressional Democrats used the summit for a photo-op and an attempt to persuade Republicans to support the bill that has already been rejected by Congress and the American people.

"We saw a lot of anecdotal stories from the Democrats, but they seemed unprepared to discuss the underlying issues of the bill.  President Obama accused Republican leaders of using props that prevented them having a discussion when they brought out a copy of the health care bill.  It is hardly a political gimmick to have a copy of a bill present, when leaders have come together to discuss the legislation.

"I care about New Mexico families and the health care they receive, and believe that changes must be made to the current health care system, but this legislation is not going to impact our state and country in a positive way.

"It is unfortunate that the Democrat Congress has spent the last year attempting to push through legislation that spends too much, taxes too much and puts too much government in our health care system when their first priority should have been jobs and the economy.

"Now that the cameras are off, it is time to stop playing political games and re-focus on putting Americans back to work and stabilizing our economy."

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