John Shimkus actually said...

"I really appreciate Ranking Member Pallone's comments, because I do have frustrations with that and elder law attorneys who try to find these ways to protect assets when those assets should be used."

"And that makes it mandatory because they are entitled to the coverage."

"part of the national debt is our promises to pay entitled people with mandatory spending."

"the intent of the legislation in the 2005 energy bill was to set a new threshold for a dollar amount when the Commission should be involved."