in too many communities, nokes are paying higher costs without receiving return. we know there are maces around the countier that offer some of the highest quality of care in the nation at some of the lowest costs in the nation. we should learn from their successes and promote the best practices, not the most expensive ones. this week, i conveyed to congress my believe that any healthcare. that means, if you like the plan you have, keep it. if you like the doctor you have, keep it too. i have made it clear, we must develop a plan that doesn't add to the bunlet deficit. we will work with congress tofully cover the costs through rig rouse spending redugs. we'll eliminate weavet fraud and abuse and take offer -- take on healthcare costs. >> in the "washington post" it is written. >> michigan on our line for independents. good morning, mike. >> good morning. let me say this to the democratic congress. if you believe we are going to spend our money to support insurance companies, you people have lost your mind. i think democrats want to loose in the midterm elections.