Charles Rangel: “If you can bring Republicans and Democrats together on this bill, that would be fantastic.”

Once again, Mr. Chairman, I thank you for your insight in using the Oversight Committee to help us wrestle with some serious national problems.

I am for national health insurance, but that doesn't mean to me that wealthy people can't kick it up to any notch they want for any other type of medical attention that they can afford.

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

I never mentioned subsidies. That is a dirty word, and I know it.