Mike Crapo

A successful trade policy means more high-paying jobs.

I am deeply concerned about the impact of subsidized and dumped Canadian lumber imports on American businesses and jobs.

Our problem is not about whether to open our market further, it is in fact that too many foreign markets remain closed to us.

We need these jobs more than ever if we are to emerge from this pandemic stronger than before.

If confirmed, I will look at the telehealth flexibilities developed for the current public health emergency and determine how we can build on this work to improve health equity and improve access to health care.

We wrote a law, a bipartisan law in this committee... to reflect the transformation in the Medicare program.

I strongly support private insurance to allow consumers to choose the health-care coverage that best meets their needs.

The successful Medicare Part B program must continue to serve its 47 million enrollees without government interference.

We must carefully evaluate our response to the pandemic and implement appropriate reforms based on the lessons we have learned.

The Department of Health and Human Services is a sprawling department, with over 80,000 employees and responsibility for over $1 trillion in annual spending.

The popular Medicare Advantage program that covers 24 million beneficiaries must be allowed to continue to thrive.

The COVID-19 pandemic has made the HHS mission even more critical, as these programs will play a key role in the pandemic response.

The new administration should work with Congress in a bipartisan way to ensure that Medicare is able to serve current and future beneficiaries.

The HI trust fund is in dire straits. The most recent Medicare trustees report projected that the HI trust fund would be officially bankrupt in 2026.

I strongly support private insurance so patients can choose the coverage option that best meets their need.

Medicare's financial stability was a key issue discussed by the bipartisan Bowles-Simpson Commission.

I believe it is critical that we adopt international tax and trade rules that ensure American companies can compete in a fair global market.

I really appreciate the opportunity to be in this position to work with you on this committee.

I strongly support private insurance so patients can choose the coverage option that best meets their needs.

The popular Medicare Advantage program that covers 24 million beneficiaries must be allowed to continue to thrive.

Leading this committee has been one of the highlights of my years in the Senate.

I look forward to working with you, Senator Wyden, as we move forward.

I know this was a long day for you, and we appreciate the fact that you are willing to serve.

The American Physical Therapy Association would like to express its support for Xavier Becerra as the Biden Administration's nominee for the position of Secretary of Health and Human Services.

If there is no further business to come before the Senate, I ask that it stand adjourned under the previous order. There being no objection, the Senate, at 7:36 p.m., adjourned until Tuesday, December 18, 2018, at 10 a.m.