Arkansas' Third District U.S. Representative John Boozman Saturday issued the following statement before voting against a government takeover of healthcare:

“I am for health care reform, unfortunately, this bill does more harm than good. The American people deserve health care reform that gives them access to quality and affordable health care and allows them to make decisions that are best for the care they need. Instead of increasing taxes, entitlement programs and red tape to reform health care we need to let families and businesses buy health insurance across state lines; allow small businesses to pool together to buy health insurance at lower prices and end lawsuits that contribute to escalating costs because of doctors being forced to practice defensive medicine.”
 
Boozman, a member of the Doctors Caucus, discussed the implications to this government takeover of healthcare with his colleagues before the voted and answered questions from Americans.