Washington, D.C. - Colorado U.S. Senator Michael Bennet today issued the following statement after Senate Republicans voted to open debate on unknown health care legislation:

"It is shameful that Senate Republicans just voted to take up legislation that will affect one-sixth of our economy and harm millions of Americans. Whether Republicans choose to vote for repeal-and-replace or repeal-and-delay, we know both outcomes would be devastating for Colorado families, hospitals, and rural communities. The American people deserve better than this."