"I couldn't disagree more, and here is why: his very pessimistic assessment of doom and gloom--that the debt has doomed us, and that Americans are struggling today more so than at any time in our history--that perception runs completely contrary to all of the evidence in front of us."
"The way to help them is not to pass a bill, as the House of Representatives did two weeks ago, that, according to Moody's, would lead to 800,000 fewer jobs by the end of next year and a greater likeli..."
"The validity of the public debt shall not be questioned. This is not a political negotiation, this is a moral and legal obligation to be honored."
"the Federal Government isn't in the way. It is really leading the way. And that has to be acknowledged."
"We must not only ensure that all Americans with cancer have access to these innovative, cutting-edge therapies but also that we foster their development."
"I fear we are heading down a dark path in this country where innovation is stifled, consolidation fuels increasing healthcare costs, and America have less access to the medical providers of their choi..."
"The unintended consequence of the law meant to lower drug prices may actually increase them."
"Immigration is truly crucial."
"As this has been said, the first Social Security check went out in 1940 and has never missed a payment, which speaks to the strength and the resiliency of that program."
"Without that kind of positive net immigration, we would have a very different distribution."
"Just to close, Mr. Chairman, there has been a lot of talk about making changes to Social Security to secure its long-term viability."