I wouldn't accept such an amendment because it would be impossible to enforce the economics of what's involved, to the extent that an entity has pricing power, monopoly pricing power or duopoly that can pass along the costs. I would just note that the gentleman from New Jersey has an amendment that would have a far more significant negative impact on the profitability of these institutions than this bill.
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