"I also want to recognize Representative Gerry Connolly, the Ranking Member of the Government Operations Subcommittee, for his critical work on these technology issues."
"He recommitted to making sure that we do those things that we are talking about so that we could be more effective and efficient."
"I don't want to look back with regret that I failed to do the things that I could have done to help my constituents."
"this is serious stuff."
"we are performing medicine like we're in a third-world country because of the shortages."
"Opening Statement"
"We have to act. That is why I said it from the very beginning."
"I think that we have to legislate for all of America."
"The government pays $1.3 billion, $1.3 billion each year to 15 insurance companies."
"The government pays $1.3 billion each year to 15 insurance companies."
"Until agencies address these shortcomings, there is increased risk that these agencies will not know whether the multi-billion dollar investments fully meet their intended objectives."