Here's what Mississippi's two Republican senators said about the Senate health care legislation after Monday morning's vote on limiting debate:

- Thad Cochran -"It is bad policy for the American people and the long-term finances of our country. ... It is my hope that in the New Year the Senate and House negotiators will ... fashion a more measured reform plan that can improve our health care system."

- Roger Wicker - "This bill is a colossal mistake. It should be scrapped so that we can start over and get this right."