Louise Slaughter: “As it happens, I have extra time, and I yielded to Mr. Rangel to respond to your comments.”

I am really excited about the opportunity to take a fresh look at a broader range of questions in pharmaceutical mergers than our traditional approach has taken.

As our Nation continues to shift from an industrial manufacturing economy to one based on ideas and information, cities and States increasingly recognize that arts and culture are important economic assets.

Thousands of lives are at stake daily, and these pilots must be compensated properly to ensure that we attract the people who can fly the planes adequately.

I strongly urge him to do that. If legislation is necessary, we are prepared to act.