is to pad the pocketbooks of the airline industry — not help consumers caught up in the chaos of air travel when their plans are upended by flight delays and cancellations.

He’s not going to pass.

We can do it better with lower premiums and with money and accounts to pay deductibles.

Margaret, I'm a doctor.

Let's not be Democrats and Republicans — let's be Americans, representing all of Americans.

'I can't afford that. My deductible is too high.' That's reality, and that reality is being lost in this discussion.

Let's recognize what you're doing just gives money to insurance companies.

we're absolutely in communication with the White House

The President's behavior, like that of the Crown during the colonial era, is intended to suppress dissent, to punish those who challenge his authority, and thereby to chill participation in the political process by other officials and voters alike.

This is not justice — it’s revenge. Every American — and court of law — should soundly reject this alarming lurch into authoritarianism and President Trump’s clear decision to use the Justice Department as his own partisan attack dog.

the U.S. may find it's reacting after a catastrophic event, rather than being prepared before one occurs.

I think we should try to make those authorities permanent, not just so it's not hostage to government funding anymore.

It could be…unwittingly probing to see what the responses are – and responses have not been particularly strong, given these legal limitations.

is severe and growing.

Americans deserve the full truth. The administration needs to keep its promise and release the Epstein files.

I don't think the legislation is necessary.

A handshake deal with my Republican colleagues to reopen the government and no guarantee to actually lower costs is simply not good enough.

a disaster