Phil Gingrey: “It made no sense to cut $300 billion out of a program that 29 percent of Medicare beneficiaries had chosen.”

Paul, I would just like to say that I think a great part of the legacy of your Speakership has been showing civility and character, and I truly mean that. I think everybody in this Chamber would agree with that. We applaud you for that.

All of these mandates, all this mandated coverage, comes at a tremendous price.

There is nothing more permanent than a temporary federal government program.

As educators and legislators, we must not neglect our duties to equip these young people, our children, these students, with the tools and the knowledge to build a successful career.