Frank Pallone actually said...

"While I believe the draft could and should be much stronger, it is a good start and includes some important provisions on underground gas storage, pipeline safety, Technical Assistance Grants, and man..."

"Today we face a long-term care crisis that is forcing millions of Americans to drain all of their resources before they get any support from the federal government."

"This simply cannot continue and I hope that today's hearing is the beginning of an ongoing conversation that leads to real action to address this crisis."

"to me the biggest scandal, if you will, in this whole system is the spend-down provision."