"the fact is, is that over the past decade, we have seen a real cut of about 42 percent, $465,000,000, to CDC if you count for inflation, et cetera, for State and local agencies over this last 10 years."
"Amen."
"I think there are serious questions as to whether the vast resources that are dedicated to these programs are being spent in the most efficient manner to protect the public health."
"There have been some successes. Flu, for example."
"I want to thank our witnesses for their insights and their expertise that they will share with us this morning."
"I think it is probably of the Appropriations subcommittees... the place where there is such a broad spectrum of what affects people's lives every single day."
"I do welcome both of you. It is a fabulous committee."
"How many years away are we from this? Just, and I am not--this is not an----"
"Eight to 1. Thank you."
"One of the most important pieces of the Affordable Care Act is its focus on increasing access to preventive services."
"As Representative DeLauro has said, continue to fight waste, fraud, and abuse."