Frank Pallone actually said...

"We must act on climate."

"So thank you for having this hearing because I see it as a reassurance to a lot of people I represent that we mean business--that we are going to defend what we have."

"if the net effect of this hearing is that we are affirming a bipartisan commitment not to mess with the Affordable Care Act, then I am going to be able to reassure my constituents that their healthcar..."

"I have been continuing to get so many letters from Vermonters who are fearful that this access to healthcare that they have is really in jeopardy."