The problem is being forced to say why I don't want to be a part of that wellness program.

It is a responsibility of the Congress.

Advise and consent is one of the most important rules of the Senate, one of the most important functions.

I think it would be wise to allow public comment on the actual draft of the guidance rather than just collect general opinions.

I believe the EEOC has placed too much emphasis on litigating high profile lawsuits and too little emphasis on dealing with the complaints that have been filed, creating a huge backlog of complaints about discrimination.

But you're suing anyway.

Since I was a chief sponsor of the ADA, and also I was the chief architect of the wellness and prevention programs in the Affordable Care Act, I care about both of those.

If confirmed, will you work to allow the public to comment on EEOC's draft guidances before they're issued?

I have a growing concern about guidance.

In 1963, I stood with a lot of other people on the National Mall and heard Dr. King's speech in August of that year, 'I Have a Dream.'

The problem is that the Affordable Care Act encouraged wellness programs. You're suing companies that are attempting to provide wellness programs before you've given guidance.

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