"I urge my colleagues to support this bill and co-sponsor the Promise Act."
"We must work tirelessly to change the culture of bungled bureaucracy and mismanagement at the VA, and restore faith that our veterans will receive the health care they deserve."
"Today's hearing includes many important pieces of legislation that will improve the services and care for our veterans."
"The intent of this bill is to improve patient safety, not to restrict access for those who truly need their prescriptions for their wellness plan."
"So there are some national security concerns until the Safe Harbor agreement is signed?"
"Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman."
"As the committee of primary jurisdiction over much of the Medicare program, we cannot, and we will not let that happen."
"To allow the program to fall into bankruptcy would be to abandon the solemn promise we have made to seniors in Michigan and across the Nation."
"Today, we will examine bipartisan solutions to help put us back on track."
"We will continue our work to keep the promise to seniors and improve the Medicare program."
"I commend Mrs. McMorris Rodgers for reaching out to practicing community oncologists for crafting her bill."