When my friend Rep. Tom Price was nominated as Secretary of Health and Human Services by then-President-elect Donald J. Trump, I said Tom was absolutely the man for job. I believe that even more today.

Tom and I not only share roots in the great State of Georgia, we also share roots in the medical field. As lifelong health care professionals, we have both dedicated our lives to making America’s health care system work for the patient. Now, as Members of Congress, our mission continues.

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This mission is now harder than ever thanks to ObamaCare’s destructive mandates and policies. Patients across the country face higher costs and less choices. Constituents across my district paint the real story when we discuss their family’s skyrocketing health care premiums or the loss of their trusted family doctor.

Dr. Price is unquestionably aware of this bleak reality facing patients and our health care system. In Congress, he has wasted no time jumping to action. He has already authored legislation to repeal the train wreck of ObamaCare to resuscitate our health care system and enact patient-centered health care reforms.

That is the person we need at the helm of our nation’s health department. Someone who not only recognizes the deep challenges facing patients today and the devastating policies of a failed health care law, but someone who answers the call to action.

It is sad some Senate Democrats are allowing partisanship and a desire to score cheap political points to blind them from having a real discussion with a nominee who is not only immensely qualified but has a plan to reform our health care system in his back pocket.

Coupled with his extensive health care experience, as the former chairman of the House Budget Committee, Tom understands the budgetary impact of health care policy which will be critical in crafting a 21st century health care system that is affordable for all Americans.

On the House Committee on Energy and Commerce, we have already begun our work to provide a stable transition to a health care system that returns choice and control back to patients in an affordable manner. As we continue, we need a knowledgeable Secretary of Health and Human Services in place to support this rescue mission of our health care system.

A lifelong physician and dedicated public servant with a deep understanding of the budgetary process, Tom Price is the perfect candidate.

As ObamaCare continues to crumble under its own weight, a better health care system for all patients is being held up by obstructionism and stall tactics. It is extremely disappointing, but not surprising, that Senate Democrats are resorting to baseless character attacks to hold up Congressman Price’s confirmation.

The facts are clear that Tom Price is the best candidate for the job. Letting politics stand in the way of our nation’s health care is a dangerous game.

This unfounded dissent resulting in gridlock is exactly what the American people are tired of and is what I’ve been tired of since the first day I arrived in Washington.

It is time for my colleagues on the other side of the Capitol to do their job and confirm Dr. Tom Price so we are able to work together to deliver the health care system Americans deserve.

Congressman Earl L. “Buddy” Carter represents the First District of Georgia in the United States House of Representatives.

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