Pete Domenici: “The reason she asked for that privilege is we have our discussion with you planned in that order.”

I guess I would start by saying that he, Senator Alexander, he typifies the American Dream.

I want to remind the committee again, and I will say it to you, Senator Snowe, remember, our package was put together by Democrats and Republicans, so we do not come here starting with one side or the other.

That did not reduce any beneficiaries' benefits, it just cut the amounts that providers were otherwise getting.

We are fortunate, and we want to make sure you know that what you get, the work product you get, is bipartisan.