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I think it has become an increasing challenge for a lot of our rural communities in the health area.

I was hoping that you could commit to finish the rulemaking in a timely manner for our town.

Government is the people's business, and every man, woman, and child becomes a shareholder with the first penny of tax paid.

A free and democratic society requires government transparency and accountability.

I have been a little concerned recently, where some in the administration have been overtly critical of the role the GAO serves on behalf of the American people.

I look forward to hearing from both of our witnesses about how the directorate can move forward to carry out this important role.

Instead of outcomes, we spend too much time talking about inputs.

This is the sort of big-idea, bipartisan initiative that we need more of in Washington, and he has helped make that happen here.

Well, I want to thank Chairman Reichert for holding this hearing today to discuss how social impact bonds can be an innovative tool to improve social and public health outcomes, save taxpayer resources, and unleash non-governmental…

I want the hearing intent to be a resolution, not a condemnation.

I certainly believe the former.

This is not just a health care issue; it is a political issue. It is political in the sense of who is going to run your life.

This is the issue. It certainly is not stale, and I think leadership demands that we lead on what could be.

Let's trust people, not some government bureaucrat or some utopian searching person who is, yes, well-meaning.

My fear is that this law will not work.

Unfortunately, the law leaves too many of those problems unsolved, and it makes health care more expensive for too many people.

But again, in my view, the Affordable Care Act is not going to be the solution to solve that problem.

Again, as a physician I want everyone to have access to quality, affordable health care.