We should be encouraging seniors to take control of their healthcare and expanding this proven program.

Since the ACA was enacted, Medicare Advantage premiums are down almost 10% and enrollment is up 30%.

I have seen the cuts. When I turned 65 5 years ago, we had four plans to choose from...

I know that there was a time when Ronald Reagan said we ought to have 600 ships and 15 aircraft carriers.

But I don't think we ought to kid ourselves, I think numbers still matter.

I have seen the number 43 percent of the requests that are made by the combatant commanders actually have requirements met.

So it seems to me that you have got to figure out how we are doing all this counting.

If we withdraw from the world's stage, we would leave a vacuum that others, others whose interests do not necessarily align with ours, are all too eager to fill.

People around the world, our allies and adversaries, are watching to see how we answer these questions.

In my opinion, there is nothing more important than this. This is our way out of the malaise.

It has been years and years, has it not?

I will tell you, we do not seem to have the attitude to be as competitive to the rest of the world...

Thank you, Mr. Chairman. Mr. Chairman, prosecutorial discretion encompasses the executive power to decide whether to bring charges, seek punishment, penalties, or sanctions. This next line is really important. It does not include the power…

Well, see, you just heard that attitude of competitiveness right there. Did you hear that?

Mr. Speaker, I withdraw my point of order and rise in opposition to the motion to recommit. The SPEAKER pro tempore. The point of order is withdrawn. The gentleman from South Carolina is recognized for 5 minutes.

I think we need to have innovation in education like manufacturing high schools or medical high schools or different sort of categories to create some excitement.

They said the ACA would destroy Medicare Advantage but it is stronger than ever.

I have been in Congress for 40 years. That is why I am retiring, among other reasons.