"For a bill this big and important I don’t think we should be relying on ‘concepts’ and ‘preliminary cost estimates’ when we vote on the bill in committee," said Bunning. "Contrary to what the Democrats have argued, legislative language is important. The way the language is written will determine how the provisions of the bill will be implemented and how much they will actually cost. We need to have all the facts before we rush to a vote on this legislation. How can we possibly vote on a bill that hasn’t even been written yet? It defies common sense.  This bill will affect every American and I think it is our duty to provide full disclosure of all the facts.  I don’t see anything wrong with the committee taking a few extra weeks to ensure we get this right and so that all members of Congress and the public are given the opportunity to read the language and know what the true cost is."