Pat Roberts: “Should the IPAB recommend reductions that take funds away from these rural community hospitals, I can assure you…”

I thank my colleagues for joining me in reviewing the nominations of the individuals before us.

Ms. Courtney Dunbar Jones, I think your statement was mercifully short, and extremely poignant, and extremely to the point.

Your point is extremely valid. Other countries have beat us to the punch, and we have got to get busy.

These very important missions will be even better served with the necessary key leadership in place.