Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL), who yesterday said the Republicans’ health care plan is “Die quickly,” today doubled down on his rhetoric, calling the health care crisis a “holocaust.”
“I call upon the Democratic members of the House, I call upon the Republican members of the House, I call upon all of us to do our jobs for the sake of America, for the sake of those dying people and their families,” Grayson said.
“I apologize to the dead and their families that we haven’t voted sooner to end this holocaust in America,” he said.
Yesterday, he said, “If you get sick, America, the Republican health care plan is this: Die quickly. That’s right. The Republicans want you to die quickly if you get sick.”
A Republican representative had drafted a resolution to condemn the remarks, but decided not to introduce it, saying he’d give Grayson the chance to apologize first.
Video after the jump.
Late update: The National Republican Congressional Committee released a statement on Grayson’s new comment, calling the congressman “an individual who has established a pathological pattern of unstable behavior.”
Alan Grayson not only refuses to apologize, he is doubling down on his despicable remarks and he is dragging his party with him. This is an individual who has established a pathological pattern of unstable behavior. He is derailing the national debate on healthcare reform and embarrassing his constituents as a result. Now, more than ever, Speaker Pelosi should end her silence and demand an apology.
