We are very grateful to Sen. Pryor for his leadership in introducing that legislation

Healthcare is one of the top two reasons that people go into bankruptcy.

The average American family pays twice as much for healthcare as they did 10 years ago.

Healthcare is just so dominant these days, and some days we seem to surge ahead and some days we seem to surge backward.

the patient is considered first.

Tell the Subcommittee, here, how you believe the merger has harmed patients and consumers.

I have to let the record show that I'm very, very angry at insurance companies--health insurance companies.

She's really wanting to work with all sides to try to get this bill done as quickly as possible.

Senator Mikulski wanted to be here this morning, but she's voting on healthcare reform.

Thank you for your leadership and your attention on this issue, because you're making a great difference all over the country.

I completely agree with giving the consumers access to information that might help them make informed choices.