WALLY HERGER: “I strongly believe in the competitive forces of the private market, the process by which the competition is conducted…”

While I believe that market approaches hold great promise for improving the situation, my intent is to use the information we learn from this hearing as a starting point for further assessment of the consolidation issue.

The issue of consolidation warrants this subcommittee's attention as all health care cost drivers need to be closely examined, especially in this challenging economic and budget environment.

The President has repeatedly stated that he would not raise taxes for individuals earning less than $200,000 and married couples earning less than $250,000.

I believe the Trans-Pacific Partnership is an important vehicle for expanding U.S. services trade.