He's elevated it to the point that it is now, you know, a reaction to everything. Everybody who has this negative approach or view on this subject is a racist.

Tonight, RNC Chairman Michael Steele called that suggestion a pathetic distraction by Democrats to shift attention away from Mr. Obama's disastrous health care plan, those were his words.

What is at issue here is of importance to this House and to this country.

Thank you for your work on the Fostering Connections legislation. This is an opportunity for us to address the implementation of that legislation.

I think everybody is concerned right now about what the next steps are in health care.

I think everybody's concerned right now about what the next steps are in health care. The congressman apologized for his outburst. I think we have all moved past that. Let's focus on getting a good bill.

The inclusion of a public option is key to promoting competition and bringing down costs.

The time for comprehensive health insurance reform is now.

The United States is very much engaged in helping refugees throughout the world, and we expect our partners to be similarly engaged in this.

I think we'd just--Mr. Chairman--I think we'd be interested in finding out as much information as we can as to Syria's role in regards to Iraq.

There is a concern over safety issues upon return.

This is a humanitarian issue and one that needs to be dealt with by Iraq.

Her number two Steny Hoyer saying today, he thinks that a health care bill can get through the House without a public option.

I think that a health care bill can get through the House without a public option.

Here's my question, how come the Democrats plan to save money will cost us more money. How come their plan to reduce health care cost will cost us trillions more in tax dollars?

Here's my question, how come the Democrats plan to save money will cost us more money. How come their plan to reduce health care cost will cost us trillions more in tax dollars?

Here's my question, how come the Democrats plan to save money will cost us more money. How come their plan to reduce health care cost will cost us trillions more in tax dollars?

I'm for a public option, but I'm also for passing a bill.