I thank my friend. The way to solve this problem is to emulate the example Chairman McKeon and Mr. Smith have given us: have a fair, transparent, open process; debate the issues; make some difficult choices. There are other difficult…

I just want to compliment the chairman on the way he has conducted this inquiry.

I really appreciate the testimony of the witnesses. And, Mr. DeFrehn, let me compliment you and your coalition...

Secretary Sebelius, I want to talk a little bit more about the Medicare Part D enrollment process the Bush administration used.

You and perhaps others under your supervision are doing exactly what Secretary Thompson did for Medicare Part D, it is my understanding.

I thank my friends and colleagues for joining in this moment of solemn remembrance. There is not a corner of our State that does not bear the manifestation of the greatness of Senator Lautenberg's career. Some of the manifestations are…

I thank my friend from New York for giving me the time. We approach July 1 with a problem where if the Congress does nothing, interest rates will double on student loans from 3.4 percent to 6.8 percent. There are three options that are…

I thank my friend. This bill will probably pass the floor. It will go nowhere, and we will be back sometime in late June trying to solve this problem. Let's have a democratic vote with a small D. Let's let the House vote on all the…

I thank my friend for yielding. The question before the House this morning is whether we should make college more affordable or less affordable, which is better for the country. If we do nothing by July 1, interest rates double on student…

I'm pleased to rise in support of the gentleman's legislation. I think it's an example of how we can work together and achieve a benefit for the American people. I commend him for introducing the bill and would outline our reasons for our…

In closing, this is an example of how we can work together and accomplish something constructive for the American people. I am pleased to support this bill, and I would urge a ``yes'' vote. I yield back the balance of my time.

Sometimes the time picks you; sometimes you pick the time. Today, sadly, the time has picked us.