"Joe, you have been a tiger for these kids and families."
"We would also like to thank Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton and Ranking Member Frank Pallone."
"I'd also like to recognize former Congressman Jim Davis, who is here in the back of the room making sure we all behave and do the right thing."
"As a nation, we have an obligation to improve care for our sickest, most vulnerable children."
"I wish to thank the original co-sponsors of the ACE Kids Act, Chairman Joe Barton and Representative Kathy Castor."
"I want to thank my colleagues, Representatives Castro and Barton, for championing this legislation for many Congresses."
"It's not an overstatement to say that Medicaid is lifesaving to these children and provides a financial lifeline for their families."
"I would particularly like to thank Congresswoman Kathy Castor, our longtime champion and original sponsor of the bill."
"I urge my colleagues not to forget the important role that Medicaid plays broadly for children in this country."
"This legislation will help more and make sure every child regardless of where they are born has the same opportunity."
"I look forward to working with my colleagues to move this legislation forward to give our children the bright futures they deserve."