Rob Andrews: “This committee is not late to this process. But I would ask my colleagues to make a joint effort to get to the floor…”

I thank my friend for the time. Mr. Speaker, there's been an avalanche of talk from both sides, an avalanche of opinion. That's democracy. I think there is one indisputable fact, and that is the one way to end the government shutdown today…

I think every American should have health insurance.

We come here as stewards of a very sacred trust--to look after the people that are the backbone of this country. We are having this debate this afternoon because we have all heard from men and women across this country who are very upset…

I say good morning to our colleagues, and hope that as we focus on the very real pain and burden that so many Americans are feeling that we can act this afternoon to alleviate that pain, whether someone is looking for health care services…