John Dingell actually said...

"Our goal should be to enact a permanent repeal to the existing flawed physician payment system this year."

"I commend you for this hearing. I commend the panel. This is one of the best presentations and one of the best hearings I have heard for a while."

"I believe that is a desirable thing, is it not?"

"I commend my colleagues on the Republican side for their desire to keep Medicare fiscally solvent to address the SGR problem."