"I think what is motivating us here is the fact that the system we have right now is deeply flawed and that we have 29 million Americans without insurance, over 40 million Americans underinsured."
"Do you think seniors are going to be happy that their Medicare Advantage plans are taken away?"
"Medicare for All would take away all of this from everyone."
"I would congratulate Congresswoman Jayapal for introducing an ambitious piece of legislation that has brought us together."
"I apologize. But let me just--as I looked at it, the private insurance, this will help perhaps guide your answer, private insurance is about a third of the Medicaid--or of healthcare expense."
"After making what I consider significant progress, we are backsliding now because of purposeful action taken by the White House."
"it goes to Congressman Morelle's question about Medicare and how it could lead in innovation in payment"
"I believe we can do great things here if we want to, right? We can walk and we can chew gum at the same time."
"I think instead we welcome the opportunity to look to the future and begin the work of making our healthcare system..."
"The fact is, Donald Trump does not have a plan to address healthcare, unless you consider dismantling the Affordable Care Act..."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you for holding this important hearing."