Like many of my colleagues, I am very concerned about the rising rate of obesity among Americans.
the majority of that cost is in the Medicare program?
That is an aggregate savings, $16 billion, or just a public----
48 percent of the costs of obesity are born by government programs.
I think, if I can be presumptuous and suggest that, Mr. Chairman, that we drive towards some number like that that gives Congress a quantifi...
What is the potential improvement of health outcomes as related to health care costs reductions?
I am personally committed to exploring ways to encourage good nutrition and wellness.
Here the term quagmire could apply. Some reject that term, but if that is not a quagmire, then what is?
Are we going to continue to invest American blood and treasure at the same rate we are doing now, for what?
People say we’re not fighting for oil. Of course we are.
I'm here today to announce that my family and I will make a decision on my political future later this year.
He would be a passionate antiwar voice in this race.
If Chuck Hagel runs for president, I'm going to cross party lines.
That's the kind of voice that Chuck Hagel could be if antiwar sentiment continues to grow.
He has called the war in Iraq the most dangerous foreign policy blunder this country has made since the Vietnam War.
When you set in motion the kind of policy the President is talking about here, it's very, very dangerous. Matter of fact, I have to say, Mad...
This is not a defeatist resolution. This is not a cut and run resolution. We are not talking about cutting off funds, not supporting the tro...
The most dangerous foreign policy blunder in this country since Vietnam, if it's carried out. I will resist it.
