I believe one of the most effective tools we have to counter these groups is through undermining the funding for those who seek to harm America and our way of life.

I want to thank both of you for holding this important hearing highlighting the negative impact the medical device tax is having on American jobs, innovation and patients.

Yes. We are a very large manufacturing State. If we can manufacture more and sell more overseas, I think that follows.

Is it your view that a working-class family benefits from the availability of an affordable choice of whatever the product might be that might originate overseas?

If TPA is passed, and subsequent to that we can pass TPP, is it your view that Pennsylvania farmers will export more products than they otherwise would?

Today's hearing will give Members and stakeholders an opportunity to examine the current state of post-acute care (PAC) for Medicare beneficiaries and discuss ways it can be improved.

As post-acute care providers look to innovate in their delivery model, I know that telemedicine is an issue many are focused on.

I think this process is wholly inadequate in terms of being able to consider such an important policy.

Well, Dr. Miller, I just wanted to personally thank you and your staff for the support you have given to this committee.

I want to go on the record sharing Senator Cardin's concerns about the process here.

Neither political party has come up with an answer to that central challenge.

I think the country can do better.

I would argue, and in a very similar way to what Senator Schumer said about the middle class, that our central challenge as a country, at least our central domestic challenge, is, how do we solve this wage problem?

My concern here, with both Trade Promotion Authority and TPP, is the same concern I had about NAFTA...

When you analyze the so-called May 10th provisions and how they have fallen short--I think very few Americans, very, very few, a very tiny percentage of Americans, know the story about what has happened in some of these countries to trade…

This is nothing new.

So, if I may, Mr. Whaley, have you looked back to cure that very severe problem, which is 9 years you did not know?

I think we in the United States Congress have a responsibility to make sure that it never happens again.