I think I can be qualified as a health care expert for three reasons. I am a patient.

The Affordable Care Act at least tries to level that in many ways, but I am one of those policy makers that think we need to go do a lot more.

I really appreciate this hearing. I think it is demonstrating on both sides of the aisle these principles: one, the healthcare system is incredibly complicated...

I would submit that if any of you have--does anybody on the panel have a family member on Medicare or Medicaid?

This is an important hearing that we are having today. Quite an exciting time, as we talk about the ability to change the way that we can take advantage of modern technology to ensure that first responders have the tools that they need.

I would be remiss if I didn't express some of the concerns that I've been hearing actually from my constituents in New Mexico regarding the impact of the bill on Sacred Sites.

This is a committee whose job it is to improve the effectiveness of government and be clear about accountability in all facets.

Columbine-Hondo is one of the most treasured places in New Mexico, as my colleague, Senator Udall, will attest.

I want to thank you, Chairman, for considering the Columbine-Hondo Wilderness Act during today's hearing.

Today, Columbine-Hondo is a central attraction for visitors to Taos County, where outdoor recreation and tourism drive the local economy.

I very much look forward to working with the Forest Service on bill details as it moves forward.

We need to do everything we can to protect those water resources.

I want to thank you for your testimony today. I think, as part of our trust responsibility to our Nation's tribes, all of us on this committee, regardless of whether we have tribes or reservations in our home states, have a responsibility…

In an arid western State like New Mexico... there is nothing more valuable than our water resources.

Every single new job and every single new dollar of additional revenue... is vital.

I appreciate the chairman bringing this issue to the Oversight Committee's subcommittee.

But I think it points to a broader issue for me that I think is important about this hearing, which is we know that there are economic benefits.

I need, we need, my constituents need this website to work. We need to enroll in the exchange.