Tom Price

I know we are in the habit these days in this Congress of not believing that anything in our nation is worth anything, and especially the health care.

Employers around this nation see this type of legislation right now, and many have frozen any hiring because they don't know how severe government dictates will be.

The private sector is a stable source of capital. It is one that has served millions of students and families for decades.

The administration has argued that the FFEL program is on life support and does not provide a stable source of capital.

No, it is only in the student loan market where political forces are taking advantage of economic peril to create a federal monopoly.

I would like to see this committee do what it can to help those American dreams come true, and student loans are one tool that allow students and families to pursue that dream.

But it is important, as we evaluate the effectiveness of our laws, that we do so with the goal of improving those that are working, rather than reversing course for politics or an ideological agenda.

But it is important that as we evaluate the effectiveness of our laws that we do so with the goal of improving and building upon those that are actually working rather than reversing course for politics for an ideological agenda.

Because it is emotional, sometimes Congress, when it acts in emotional ways, draws the wrong conclusions and makes the wrong laws.

That strongly suggests that the focus on increased criminal sanctions would do little to address the current level of workplace injuries, illnesses and deaths in this country.

If, on the other hand, the primary objective of the greatly increased criminal penalties is to exact retribution from the few employers guilty of truly egregious conduct, then we should acknowledge that objective.

There must also be a broader discussion about which energy fields and technologies should be captured under the umbrella of green jobs.

We all want a clean environment. The vision that we have is to create and protect jobs across this nation.

I would point out that a recent study...shows that that bill alone would cost 600,000 jobs in this nation in the first year

But in terms of the definition of green jobs, I think that the American people believe that whether or not one is a union member doesn't--ought not restrict one to taxpayer money for the subsidization of green jobs.

There is a great reason why we haven't, as a nation, tackled the issue of what to do with the spent fuel rods, and that is because we haven't had the political will to be able to do it.

It is clear that 'green jobs'--whether through government mandates and spending or legitimate market forces--are emerging as a significant part of the workforce sector.

Republicans are committed to an emerging dynamic workforce focused on renewable energy and green jobs.

It is important for people to appreciate that this estimate came from the Congressional Budget Office, which has a great history of being off by hundreds and sometimes thousands of percent.

I think it is important to remember that our Nation has provided the greatest amount of freedom and opportunity and success for more people than any nation in the history of mankind.

Job security has surpassed work-family balance as the top concern for a majority of workers.

If there were to be a federal government mandate added in addition to what I am paying voluntarily for health insurance benefits, more women will lose their jobs.

Particularly in economic times like these, new government mandates that raise the cost of employment are the wrong direction.

Workplace flexibility and work/life benefits have become a bottom line issue for many companies.

If we don't do it right, shame on us.