John Fleming: “I thank the gentlelady for a very compelling discussion, both as a health care provider and nurse, but also as a…”

“I thank the gentlelady for a very compelling discussion, both as a health care provider and nurse, but also as a daughter of an elderly mother. Those words are very heartfelt, and obviously it means as much to you that we protect Medicare and health care in general as it would anybody. There's no reason why, just because you're a Member of Congress, that you would love your mother any less, so I think those are important words. We're going to move now from a nurse to a surgeon. Dr. Benishek from Michigan has joined us this evening, and let's hear from you, Doctor, and see what you have to tell us.”