Katie Porter: “I have to say that I have become aware recently of the importance of innovations that affect rural health care, like…”

“I have to say that I have become aware recently of the importance of innovations that affect rural health care, like telemedicine and access to the National Library of Medicine's data bank. And I appreciate the gentleman's decision not to pursue the amendment on the floor today, and I commit to him that I will make every effort in conference to increase the funding for the Rural Outreach Grant Program.”