Frank Pallone actually said...

"Let's do the CLASS Act. I would ask the Department go back to the drawing board, be optimistic, and come up with a plan that implements the CLASS Act."

"Unfortunately, Secretary Sebelius has announced that HHS will not move forward with implementing CLASS. But I am here to tell you that if we do not move forward with the implementation of the CLASS Ac..."

"Everyone acknowledges that. But regrettably, Republicans have called this hearing today to dwell on the problems."

"I think at some point if you could ask the Secretary, I would like to also meet with the counsel because I simply disagree with those recommendations."