Matthew Slaughter, of New Hampshire, is nominated to be a Member of the Council of Economic Advisers.

That costs the Government $7,700 per family.

We're getting the job done.

We delivered historic tax relief.

We're keeping our promise to America's seniors.

This Nation needs an energy bill.

We consider it a high priority to implement the Joint Strike Fighter project.

But the progress we have made this year has been enormous.

I hope this new Prime Minister will stand up and do what is right.

Welcome to the people's house.

I first thanked them for their extraordinary leadership on developing a fine piece of legislation for Medicare.

I look forward to working with the Members around the table to secure passage of this very important and historic piece of legislation.

The political process will move on.

Members of Congress must resolve their remaining differences.

Seniors should get to choose the kind of coverage that works best for them, instead of having that choice made solely by the Government.

Many seniors depend upon Medicare.

Our Government has made a commitment to our seniors—the Federal Government has made a commitment to our seniors through the Medicare program.

These are early signs of progress.