Charles Rangel: “The only reason we talk about the public insurance program is we think it is a good cost-containment mechanism.”

We recognize your tremendous responsibilities, and we are here for you to point out how we can be more helpful.

If I'm gone, quite frankly, I don't give a damn.

I wish I could staple them to every town hall meeting that I attended just so that you can shatter the fear and the ignorance of people not having the slightest idea as to where our country is going with trade.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for calling this hearing.