Jeff Fortenberry: “48 percent of the costs of obesity are born by government programs.”

I thank the gentlewoman from Florida for yielding. And I also thank Congresswoman Cammack for her powerful, personal testimony. I am glad you are here today. Thank you so much for your leadership. Madam Speaker, beneath you, right…

There is another issue that I am compelled to speak about regarding spending here. It is called the Hyde amendment. The Hyde amendment prevents taxpayer money for abortion, and this has remained a bipartisan compact in this institution for…

I would like you to just find a pathway to help us get that done.

Thank you, Madam Chair. I appreciate you holding this hearing.