"What worries me now is, we are going down a path in which you are using these framework agreements, bypassing the formal relationship with Congress."
"Enforcement is going to be critically important. In a traditional agreement, there is an enforcement mechanism that leads, ultimately, to significant economic sanctions if the provisions are not carri..."
"We are the wealthiest Nation in the world that spends the most of any nation on drugs, and yet we have important drugs that are in short supply here."
"The reform of the OPTN process will save lives. We lose 17 Americans every day awaiting an organ transplant."
"As you know, oral health is closely tied to physical health."
"It is one of the best investments we can make--oral health. We get great returns."
"I thank you for your efforts there. We need to identify those who have hepatitis C."
"I applaud the agency for heeding the call from me and my colleagues by taking this much needed action to improve the health and well-being of Medicare beneficiaries."
"The SBA needs to be efficient and serve America's entrepreneurs. It does not need to be making risky bets on the taxpayer's dime."
"Well thank you. I agree with you completely about the challenges we have with access to capital from traditionally underserved communities and small businesses that have been left behind in the past."
"Well, we share with you the view that it should be made permanent."
"I share those concerns. I think the SBDC program, as well as the field offices, play a critical role on outreach to the small businesses that do not have the resources to figure these things out."