Dan Kildee: “we've got to have far more transparency, and there really has to be--this has to be taken into account.”

Obviously, our goal is to increase access to care, increase the quality of care, increase outcomes, and at the same time manage costs.

I was unable to attend votes due to a death in the family. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea'' on rollcall No. 87 (H.R. 4723) and ``yea'' on rollcall No. 88 (H. Res. 149). PERSONAL EXPLANATION

I appreciate that very much, and, you know, obviously, we have got work to do dealing with some of these structural challenges.

First of all, I thank my friend and colleague, Mr. Kilmer. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to address the House for the last time as a Member of this historic symbol of our democracy. It has been the honor of my lifetime to serve my hometown and…