I think what is important to note is the nomenclature on this one is rather offensive. We talk about the doughnut hole as being Medicare part D, but who is paying that? Is Medicare paying that? No, our senior community. Our senior citizens…

Thank you, Representative Garamendi. It is important, I believe, for us to recognize, as you're suggesting, the benefits that we're bringing because of this reform for Americans across this great country. Now, the chants that we heard…

Representative Garamendi, I couldn't agree more. I think Representative Watson says it well. There is all the call for civil discussion, exchange of information to do things analytically and substantively when it comes to a huge industry…

I thank the gentlewoman from California for the opportunity. You know, when I listen to the discussion on this floor, when I hear my friends from the other side of the aisle talk about the great plan that they have put forth, I think I…

Madam Speaker, I think it is so important for us to move forward and not be derailed in our efforts to reform what is important policy in this country. Health care, obviously, is something that needs to be provided in terms of insurance to…

Mr. Speaker, this week we are closer than we have ever been to passing real, comprehensive health insurance reform for the American people. Reform is simple. It gives consumers, working families, and small businesses more control and…

Representative Dahlkemper, I know that you've brought students to town. They've come from Pennsylvania from your district to visit. Today, I greeted students from Brown School in Schenectady, and as luck would have it, they came across the…

Thank you, Representative Dahlkemper. And it is a pleasure to hear both Congressmen from Michigan and California and you as a Representative from Pennsylvania all speaking the voice of the freshman class. I'm so enthused to work with all…

Representative Dahlkemper, you know, you and our colleague from Florida sparked a thought as you were both talking about innovation and small business creation. To the credit of the leadership in the House--and I have to credit Speaker…

Madam Speaker, we have been talking about health care reform for nearly a century, and certainly inaction is no longer acceptable. The American people voted for and demand reform. They deserve our support. Health insurance reform is about…

Thank you for bringing us together this evening for this discussion on the small business agenda here in Washington. Obviously, as has been stated so many times during this session of Congress, the number one priority is jobs, jobs, jobs…

Mr. Speaker, on rollcall No. 102, I was detained with legislative business. Had I been present, I would have voted ``yea.''