Frank Pallone actually said...

"Now let me go to the Lifeline bill which I have been critical of."

"we absolutely commend Representative Pallone for his leadership."

"If Republicans truly want to control the costs in the Lifeline program, their blunt force bill is the wrong approach."

"But unlike the other bills that we are considering today that propose ways to improve public safety, this bill to curb the Lifeline program would take essential lifesaving devices away from the people..."