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Think Progress » Grayson stands by criticism of Republican plan: ‘I would like to apologize to the dead.’
Overall, good article.
However, this is what I consider to be the quote of the year:
Overall, good article.
Yesterday, Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL) said the Republican health care plan is “don’t get sick,” and if you do get sick, “die quickly.” After offering those facetious and sadly accurate remarks, Grayson came under criticism from Rep. Tom Price (R-GA), who demanded that Grayson apologize on the House floor. Speaking to reporters this afternoon, Grayson said, “Yes, it was tongue-in-cheek. I’m surprised I have to explain that, but that’s the way it goes these days.” He added that he’s “not taking any of it back” and will “stand by what I said.” When asked if he would apologize, Grayson offered this response:
“I would like to apologize,” he said. “I would like to apologize to the dead.”
However, this is what I consider to be the quote of the year:
Grayson added in another apparent dig at the GOP, “We should care about people even after they are born.”