"I am going to borrow Patrick Kennedy's language of a demographic tsunami because here comes the baby boom generation."
"On March 23, 2010, our government made a promise to the American people to improve health care in this country by enacting the Affordable Care Act, landmark legislation that expanded and strengthened ..."
"Now, instead of allowing this population an opportunity to remain self-sufficient, we are sentencing them to unnecessary poverty to receive the care that they need."
"Obesity is a problem that we can't ignore, and we need engagement from all sides."
"As a result of this epidemic, health problems that were rarely seen in children 30 years ago are now quite common."
"One out of every 3 children is affected by obesity, and over the last 3 decades rates have skyrocketed."
"opening statement"
"Childhood obesity is a tragic public health epidemic in this country, and the statistics are alarming."
"According to data from the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, rates of obesity have doubled in children and tripled in teens."
"I fully expect that the IWG is going to take these comments into account when finalizing their guidelines."
"I think it is important that, you know, the standards that you recommend to Congress have to remain aimed at promoting healthy children, but they have to be achievable, or otherwise the industry is ju..."