Cliff Stearns: “It is fairly obvious what those effects are: number one, higher cost, higher premiums, and increased government control.”

Thank you, Mr. Speaker, and thanks again to all of you for joining us this wonderful morning. As I prepared for today's report, it has brought back many happy memories, as I am sure it does for you, too. I served in Congress 24 years. One…

Martin, I thank you, and congratulations again. I look forward very much to working with you and have great respect for you. It is now my duty to inform the Congress of those former and current Members who have passed away since our last…

Martin, thank you for that overview. And, Dennis, thank you very much for that very impressive report. We appreciate your leadership. You and Ken have given so much over the years for this golf tournament. I can only echo your remarks…

Mr. Frost and Mr. Boustany have been elected president and vice president of FMC. Congratulations to you both. Martin, at the risk of having the Speaker's chair be vacant for a minute, I would like for you to join us here at the rostrum to…