Frank Pallone actually said...

"Fortunately, the outbreak in New Jersey is now over, but as of this morning, there have been 159 measles cases reported across the Nation already this year."

"It is particularly dangerous to infants, children under the age of 5, those who are pregnant, and people with compromised immune systems."

"We currently have multiple measles outbreaks in the United States."

"Given the concerns raised by the measles outbreak in various parts of the Nation and recent State legislative activity, it is appropriate to have this hearing to provide greater discussion and examina..."