WASHINGTON, D.C.—Rep. Anna G. Eshoo (D-Palo Alto) released the following statement today after the U.S. Supreme Court upheld the Affordable Care Act's individual mandate under Congress's taxing power:

"Today is an historic victory for the American people. Decent, quality healthcare for all Americans has been a goal our country has had since President Truman. The Supreme Court has upheld the law and the nation has won. Our system works."

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