Pat Roberts

a U.S. Senator from the State of Kansas

I am concerned about the Affordable Health Care Act from one aspect--well, I am concerned about it in general but--one aspect especially.

I suggest with some temerity that every American should have the opportunity and freedom to climb the ladder of success to achieve the American Dream; their American Dream.

Nothing manmade or Government-made will stand in their way.

I want to thank you for coming back, Mr. Cohen.

I defy anybody on this committee--and including yourself, any witness--to go through this and do it with any degree of efficacy, or efficiency, or knowledge that they have done the right thing.

Can you at least assure me that you could... tell him to put Kansas in the bracket for the NCAA March Madness and also say, will you please quit using the name 'fat cat corporate jets'?

I just want the President to knock it off.

I just think that we could do better rather than keeping up with the reference to 'fat cat corporate jets.'

Why then does the administration on one hand acknowledge and promote this uniquely American product--business aviation aircraft... then on the other hand vilify and demonize this great American industry?

I am sure it is not the CFTC's intent to force small clients out of the futures market, but how would you expect these customers to stay in the market?

the majority of Kansans in the commodity markets are not large banks but instead are small business owners, including farmers and ranchers.

I may nominate you for the Freedom Medal; that's a pretty prestigious award.

I see here that the CBO is estimating an $845-billion budget deficit, and I would add, only if current law is not changed.

Many ranchers simply culled their herds and lost their genetics and many are out of business.

I know you will cooperate with us. You have in the past, and I thank you for your assistance.

I am very proud of the fact that agriculture did its duty in regards to deficit reduction.

I am looking forward very much to working with our new leadership team.

The President last night said that, if in fact his agenda is hindered by Congress or high water, he is going to have the ability, or will take on the issue with more executive orders.

Hopefully through tax reform we can lower the corporate tax rate, and this will not be a problem.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and I want to thank you and Senator Alexander for working so hard to get an authorization bill out, and I hope we can get that done.

local control is best control, and not top down.

Please, the Race to the Top right now and trying to get past a conditional waiver is a race to regulations.

If you had inspected upon receipt of the Colorado complaint in the summer of 2011 and found the unsanitary conditions...

However, and unfortunately, the more traditional pharmacy compounding is not why we are here today.