I just think the consequence of that is that, you know, we are really going to threaten the already vulnerable pediatric health care workforce.

I think it is critical that we ensure that they have the resources to do it.

I know you started to get into that with Dr. Burgess but take the 4 minutes to maybe explain it a little more.

I would like to see the wage base in each State included in the calculation for eligibility of the tax credit.

I am also a strong believer in the importance of government investment in advancing science and research.

Today's payroll tax conference agreement will provide $1,000 in the pockets of more than 160 million Americans and ensure that approximately 3.5 million Americans will continue to benefit from much-needed unemployment insurance. We've also…

On rollcall No. 50 I was at an important hearing of the Health Subcommittee. Had I been present, I would have voted ``nay.''

I wasn't planning on coming to the floor this evening; but when I heard my Republican colleagues' Special Order that was just completed, I couldn't help but come down because I think I have to correct the record on many of the statements…

I have been interested in how to fix it for a long time. In fact, when I was the chairman of the subcommittee, we held a hearing in 2009. Quite frankly, both before and after that hearing, I was of the opinion that the 510(k) process was…

I believe it is important that Congress do everything possible to encourage high-tech 21st century industries like the medical device manufacturing that will continue to create jobs and necessary to grow the U.S. economy.

I am happy that things are moving forward.

I think it is unfortunate that after 5 years, I think we should be closer on implementation on what I consider a very critical component.