Paul Tonko: “We need a solution to this situation. It will not be easy, and it will be expensive.”

I believe that leaves the individual of focus this evening, the chairwoman of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Washington (Mrs. Rodgers).

Had I been present, I would have voted YEA on Roll Call No. 502. ____________________

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