Vice President Pence said late Friday that he's "cautiously optimistic" about GOP efforts to repeal and replace ObamaCare. Pence made the comments during an appearance on Fox News's "Hannity" in pushing back against Senate Republicans who have recently voiced skepticism about repeal efforts. “I’m cautiously optimistic that come the end of this year, we’re going to deliver on repealing and replacing ObamaCare; we’re going to pass tax cuts and you’re going to see an economy roaring and continue to grow under a president who is fighting every day for the forgotten men and women of America," Pence said. “I’m cautiously optimistic that come the end of this year, we’re going to deliver on repealing and replacing ObamaCare; we’re going to pass tax cuts and you’re going to see an economy roaring and continue to grow under a president who is fighting every day for the forgotten men and women of America," Pence said.

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Several GOP senators have voiced skepticism about passing a repeal of the Affordable Care Act after House Republicans passed their healthcare repeal bill early last month.

"It's unlikely that we will get a healthcare deal," Sen.(R-N.C.) said in an interview with a North Carolina news station this week. "I don't see a comprehensive healthcare plan this year."