[The Republican plan would] make sure we bring down the cost of health care for all Americans and that ensures affordable access for all Americans and is pro-life because it will not put seniors in a position of being put to death by their government.

Referring to HR 3400: Empowering Patients First Act Quoted in Kloc, Christian (July 30, 2009). "Foxx's 'seniors...put to death' comment on health bill raises ire". Winston-Salem Journal. Retrieved on 2009-11-14.