Bill Pascrell: “Now we have two cities here--St. Augustine talked about it. We are looking at a city very optimistically, and…”

“Now we have two cities here--St. Augustine talked about it. We are looking at a city very optimistically, and unfortunately we have to go back to your figures. We have had exactly six quarters of growth in this administration. You want to know what the last two quarters of the last administration's growth was? It wasn't very good, was it, Mr. Ryan? The point of the matter is that you have two different visions of America's future, two different cities on that hill. You continue to use the payroll tax, which pays for Medicare A, and you continue to say all those under 55 years of age are going to go to a new plan, yet you continue the payroll tax. This is somewhat like--this is exactly like, not somewhat like--what you did with the doughnut hole. You forced seniors to pay premiums and they got no benefits. You know it, I know it, and the proof is what it is. Announcement By the Acting Chair The Acting CHAIR. The gentleman is reminded to address his remarks to the Chair. The gentleman from New Jersey is recognized.”