Pardon me, but what exactly do you know about my world? Self pity? Hardly. Courage? This is not something one does lightly, it is only sensible that one would consider all options and aspects of such a major and irrevocable move.

Here's a letter from one of the Senators from Florida to a friend. Of course, it doesn't help our need.

Below is a response to the recent comments I received from you:

Dear Mr. XXXXXX:

Thank you for sharing your views on healthcare reform. In the coming months, Congress will deal with a great number of issues critically important to the future of our nation. One of the largest issues is how to reform our system of health care.

I support affordability and access to quality health care. Right now, the costs are too high and too many people don’t have health insurance; the solution can't be worse than the problem. Any attempts at reform should not destroy the high quality of care we have in the United States. Reform elements need to contain costs, preserve access to quality care, and avoid adding to an already overwhelming federal deficit.

I am studying all of the healthcare reform options before the Senate and you can be sure I will make the best decisions I can for the people of Florida and the rest of the nation.

It is an honor and privilege to serve the people of the great State of Florida in the United States Senate. I take great pride in being a native Floridian, and I look forward to the tremendous opportunity to better the lives of all Floridians. I assure you I will work hard to represent our state to the best of my ability in the U.S. Senate. If I can be of any help to you, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Sincerely,

George Lemieux
United States Senator

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Blackduff