Chellie Pingree actually said...

"Thank you again to the Chair for holding these hearings and for using your years of expertise."

"I sincerely look forward to hearing more about this bill today and hearing from our witnesses."

"Our Representatives in Congress need our help in resisting the financial and political power of the insurance lobby."

"If we are to build a budget that reflects our priorities, it is essential to put all of the true costs on the table to begin with."