A strong health IT infrastructure is critical to building a health care system that works for patients and families and puts their needs first.

You know, everyone in this room can agree that free speech is a cornerstone of our democracy.

It allows us to speak out, and if our government is acting in a dishonest or unethical or unlawful manner, it allows open and honest discussions of ideas new and old.

Well, thank you very much, Chairman Alexander, and I want to thank all of our witnesses who are here today, and thank you for your commitment to protecting free speech on college campuses and elsewhere.

I felt like I didn't belong on campus. I felt like my voice was not wanted.

I am really glad that we are having today's hearing on how to better promote health and wellness.

I will be focused on making sure Congress is providing the investments needed to support local, state, and Federal efforts to promote public health.

We often think of healthcare as something you need when you get sick, but we should be thinking a lot more about ways we can help prevent families from getting sick in the first place.

I just think it's really real that in order for competition to bring down costs, we have to make sure the market is actually working.

As part of such scrutiny, policymakers should examine whether brand drug manufacturers may abuse their market power to delay or impede generic entry.

health care system has worked well over time, but more can be done to help it work even better.

As we progress in the renegotiation of NAFTA, pretty much the ag industry has made it clear that the number one priority is to do no harm.