Andy Gardiner Praises Senate for Opposing Obama Health-Care Law

Senate Majority Leader Andy Gardiner, R-Orlando, praised the Senate for voting against the federal health-care laws backed by President Barack Obama.

Senate Republicans were united in their decision today against the intrusion of the federal Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act and its threats to state sovereignty, said Gardiner on Wednesday morning. With support from across the aisle, the Health Care Freedom Act now moves from the Senate floor. The swift progress made this opening week of session is an example of the focused efforts of the Florida Senate and the leadership of President Haridopolos.

The people of Florida spoke, and we listened, added Gardiner. The Health Care Freedom Act allows citizens to make the best decisions for themselves and their families. As we advance closer to a full repeal of an unconstitutional mandate, Senate Republicans will continue pushing forward legislation that upholds Floridians individual, God-given freedoms.