WASHINGTON, D.C. - U.S. Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite (FL-05) made the following statement today regarding President Obama's speech to a Joint Session of Congress:

"Last night, the President outlined an idea that addresses a lot of Americans' key concerns: Medicare reform, Medical Malpractice reform and Illegal Immigration among them. But the bill he talked about has never been before me in Congress.

"There was a whole lot of fluff, but I was left to wonder; where's the beef?

"It is easy to talk about a bill that does not exist. I can only assume by his remarks, that in the coming weeks, the President will produce legislation of his own. When he does, I'll be glad to read it. If he makes good on his word and invites House Republicans to the table - something that he has yet to do - I'll be eager to oblige his request. Right now, all I have seen and all I have voted on is H.R. 3200, which is a bill that cuts Medicare benefits, was negotiated in secret without bipartisan input and would remove millions of Americans from their
current health care plans.

"I agree with my constituents, we need health care reform, but it's going to take more than just words from this President, it's time for him to walk the talk."