The gentle lady from Connecticut is recognized. I'm prepared to close. I just urge my colleagues to support this common sense amendment. To protect older Americans and pre existing conditions. The ACA expanded Medicare for low income Americans and protected coverage to people with preexisting conditions. We want to make sure we continue that tradition and make sure that the Choice Arrangement act will not go into effect until the secretary of labor certifies that this bill will not result in higher premiums for older Americans and seniors. (09:01–09:08)
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