Frank Pallone actually said...

"I am hoping that we on a bipartisan basis, Mr. Chairman, can address that because I do think that is one thing where Democrats and Republicans can come together to avoid that cut."

"I think it is highly unlikely that the House Republicans are going to give you this money for outreach that you are asking for, but again, they can't come back here and criticize if the outreach doesn..."

"Can you share with us why not cost shifting to beneficiaries was felt to be so important?"

"I also appreciate the recognition that we need to move delivery systems and payment systems reform to more value-based systems."