Richard Shelby actually said...

"I am disappointed that the administration has not significantly reduced healthcare spending."

"I would think we could all agree that providing the same services to the same population but through separate administrative structures does not make sense."

"I am concerned that the new chronic disease grant program will create a scenario where the rich get richer and the poor get poorer."

"However, some of my colleagues on the HELP authorizing committee, specifically Senator Enzi and Senator Hatch have talked to me, and have many outstanding requests for information from your Department..."