"While I welcome the discussion, I want to caution against the notion that our Nation's borders can ever be fully and finally secured."
"I think GAO can do a better job with providing a more certain answer."
"I view that as a skill, and I don't like the issue of high skill/low skill."
"I, too, agree with the administration's pivot on policy to this region, but it cannot be one of rhetoric only."
"We obviously failed in both those respects when it comes to the ACA and as of February 15th of this year when CMS announced it would suspend enrollment in PCIP."
"Congress has acted to override these statutory cuts on at least 15 occasions, and the cost of these overrides has been staggering."
"The Sustainable Growth Rate, or SGR payment system, originated with the Balanced Budget Act of 1997."
"As policymakers, we obviously can't incorporate all current possible future models into one piece of legislation."
"However, within a short time, it became apparent that this policy was flawed."
"The most recent 1-year extension override comes at a price of $25.2 billion."
"Today's hearing is an attempt to move us closer to that goal."
"the SGR is unsustainable, unreliable and unfair, so the question remains, how do we fix it."
"I think it is critically important that the chairman and ranking member have planned this hearing, because we have to make sure that this works."
"Mr. Miller, there are a number of new payment reform models being developed, and as policymakers, we obviously can't incorporate all current possible future models into one piece of legislation."
"Your intention is to make sure it is tailored. Do you feel that you have the kind of flexibility and the resources to be able to do that?"
"My time is running out and I was late, so I do not want to go over time."
"I think the administration is deviating severely from the normal rulemaking process, and it is a real problem with regard to the stakeholders."
"Thank you, Ms. Mitchell."
