Jackie Speier: “Only 16 percent of those households that qualify for LIHEAP assistance actually apply for and receive it.”

I'm not going to sugarcoat this. This is a scandal, and it's one that each and every one of you need to take ownership of.

I think there needs to be an absolute comprehensive review.

I thank the gentlewoman for her powerful comments. On top of everything else, we passed one law which was the Hyde amendment, that said you can't use Federal funds for medical abortions, so Medicaid was not made available for that purpose…

I thank my constituents for the greatest opportunity of my life--to serve them. ____________________