Rogers’ Health Care Video Passes 5 Million View Mark

‘Plain Speak’ Captures Americans’ Concerns About Government-Run System

MONDAY, October 19, 2009 – The health care statement turned YouTube sensation of U.S. Rep. Mike Rogers, a Michigan Republican, rolled past 5 million views today, continuing to set records for Congressional YouTube video views.

What makes the July 16, 2009, Energy and Commerce committee health care statement of a fifth-term Congressman from Michigan so compelling?

“Very few things in life are as personal as our health care concerns, especially if we are caring for young children or older family members,” Rogers said. “I was using ‘plain speak,’ right from my heart as a father, a brother, a son, and a cancer survivor. My remarks were based on principle, not politics or position, and concerns shared by more than 5 million Americans. We are all deeply concerned about the government getting more involved in everything from our electric bills to health care.”