Frank Pallone actually said...

"Thank you, Madam Chairwoman and Ranking Member, for having this very important committee hearing to discuss these very excellent bills..."

"I just wanted to thank all the witnesses for their testimony."

"Our mandate is to build a stronger and more equitable public health system, and today's hearing, Madam Chair, and these bills, is an important step."

"These systems are critical tools for providers in public health systems but must be brought into the 21st century information age."