Tough Progressive House Member Alan Grayson Gives GOPers a Taste of Their Own Medicine

Yesterday, Rep. Alan Grayson (D-FL) said the Republican health care plan is “ don’t get sick,” and if you do get sick, “die quickly.” After offering those facetious and sadly accurate remarks, Grayson  came under criticism from Rep. Tom Price (R-GA), who demanded that Grayson  apologize on the House floor. Speaking to reporters this afternoon, Grayson said, “Yes,  it was tongue-in-cheek. I’m surprised I have to explain that, but that’s the way it goes these days.” He added that he’s “not taking any of it back” and will “stand by what I said.” When asked if he would apologize, Grayson  offered this response:

“I would like to apologize,” he said. “I would like to apologize to the dead.”