13-year-old with genetic condition defends ObamaCare in Kavanaugh hearings

[Yo_Mama_Been_Loggin]

A 13-year old with a genetic condition called Noonan syndrome testified on Friday against President Trump's Supreme Court nominee, Brett Kavanaugh, saying that the U.S. must have justices on the bench that support the Affordable Care Act.

"I am privileged to represent 130 million people with pre-existing conditions today, and I am grateful for the invitation to testify before you," Jackson Corbin told the Senate Judiciary Committee on the fourth day of hearings for Kavanaugh.

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Jackson went on to detail that he, his mother and brother have a condition known as Noonan syndrome, a genetic condition that impacts various parts of the body.

The disease affects his growth, strength and also causes stomach issues and headaches.

"I speak for every American whose life could change tomorrow with a new diagnosis," Jackson said, before emphasizing the need for affordable care in the U.S. for people with pre-existing conditions.

"If you destroy protections for pre-existing conditions, you leave me and all kids and adults like me without care and without the ability to afford our care. All because of who we are. We deserve better than that."

He continued that "we must have justices on the Supreme Court who will save the affordable care act, safeguard pre-existing conditions, and protect our care."

http://thehill.com/blogs/blog-briefing-room/news/405654-13-year-old-with-pre-existing-conditions-testifies-against

[JoeOtterbein]

1. Tears......n/t.....more.....Tears.....

[blueinredohio]

2. Republicans DO NOT care about us. They have health care on our dime.

[smirkymonkey]

3. Unfortunately, Kavanaugh is a heartless bastard who doesn't give a damn.

This won't sway him one bit. Poor kid. I hate to think of what will happen to him and people like him w/ Kavanaugh on the bench.