"It would be a significant change in the Administrative Procedure Act, would it not?"
"Is it probable that interested stakeholders will challenge the Commission's application of such terms in the event stakeholders disagree?"
"The practical effect of such challenges would be to hinder and to slow the Commission's ability to agree on new rules."
"One of the draft bill's primary effects would be to sand the gears of the Commission when it comes to rulemaking."
"This requirement will invite strict scrutiny by the courts of merger conditions imposed by the Commission."
"I say this to you, Mr. Chairman, with affection and respect, in the hope that the committee will continue to seek the views of stockholders and stakeholders about the draft bill."
"The draft bill then could conceivably hinder the Commission rulemakings but also severely restrict its ability to approve mergers."
"I don't believe that this bill addresses that problem, does it?"
"I thank you for your courtesy. I want to commend Ms. van Rossum for her very fine statement."
"Medicaid is a critical program. It provides health insurance to the most vulnerable in our society."
"I believe expanding the program was the right thing to do because it is going to expand health care to millions of Americans who desperately need it."
"This is a great improvement, and I believe Medicaid's innovation in this area has helped increase the number of children that undergo developmental screening tests."