Roy Blunt actually said...

"I hope we can find common ground, so that we can really prioritize the concerns that we share with you."

"This is another area where the Congress has spoken."

"The $150 per encounter cost is obviously a whole lot less than many of the alternatives, particularly the emergency room as an alternative."

"If there are things that need to be said in report language or moved around in the budget, let's talk about that and be sure we get on that track where this happens."