Contrary to what some in Washington believe, we cannot spend our way to prosperity.

We cannot spend our way to prosperity and job growth.

The Federal Government has grown so large it is casting a dark shadow over our recovery.

This hearing will give us an opportunity to examine the Democrats' new health care law, its implementation, and the resulting cost increases and market disruptions already being felt across the country.

I do think it is important to note for the record that the Republican plan on health care that was introduced in the Congress was the only plan that was scored by the Congressional Budget Office that reduced premiums across the board, did…

It is the Committee's responsibility to oversee the Medicare program and to fully understand the impact the recently enacted health law will have on the seniors and disabled Americans who rely on it.

So every time we hear folks talk about government takeover of health care, it is interesting, it is not good enough for the American consumer, but it is okay for Members of Congress to continue to get government-sponsored health care.

Employers have repeatedly expressed their concerns about the effects of the Democrats' health care law.

his comments about the need to act on a bipartisan basis to reform the Tax Code were right on point.

This hearing marks the beginning of a dialogue that the President and the Congress--both Republicans and Democrats--must have with the American people about broad-based tax reform that will allow families to thrive and employers to create…

Thank you all for being here. I appreciate your testimony very much.