We applaud you for your commitment to examining ways to offer rural Americans better care in their communities.

I encourage all members to review MedPAC's statement and ask that it be made part of the official hearing record.

This week, I had the privilege to speak to the parents of Special Forces Soldier Aaron Butler from Monticello, Utah. From the time Aaron was in the first grade, he wanted to join the military and serve our country. After a legendary career…

As you know, for almost 2 years Utahan Josh Holt has been detained in a Venezuela prison without trial and on spurious charges.

I was stunned that on May 23rd, the Department of Commerce initiated another investigation under section 232, this time into the national security threat from automobile and auto parts imports.

Next year will be the 150th birthday of this historic event. And I think it is bigger than just Golden Spike itself.

I am here today to discuss new legislation to help Puerto Rico gain a stronger fiscal footing, but before turning to that, I would like to make a few comments regarding the current NAFTA trade talks. Over the past few weeks, there has been…

I would like to congratulate Chairman Bishop and all the members of the Utah's House congressional delegation for the introduction of this legislation.

I am hopeful that in the creation of the national park within the National Park Service of the Transcontinental Railroad Network, that the work of the Chinese immigrants that was a substantial labor force that completed the railroad is…

I hope that this Committee takes the appropriate action to make this happen thereby honoring and preserving this historic site and the effort by so many Americans to unite our Nation by rail.

The completion of the Transcontinental Railroad... transformed America.

I think because these funds are going to be spread around all the states, it is going to be impossible to figure out what would have been.

I think it is a significant one for the history of this country, and something which we have to remember.

the county is operating under the old HCP that has been extended by the USFWS while the county works in 'good faith' to renew the permit.

I was pleased to be asked by Chairman Bishop to be a co-sponsor of this, and that delights me.

It clearly states that the government entities identify one or more alternatives for a northern transportation route.

One of the counties I am honored to represent in Utah's 2nd District is Washington County.

Thank you, Chairman. And before Mr. Foxley leaves the room I would like to welcome him and other members from my home state.