Rob Portman actually said...

"Simply put, we cannot avert these massive deficits coming forward without some sort of reform of these programs."

"Thank you, Chairman."

"And by the way, I appreciate your response to my colleague from Ohio about protecting people who have preexisting conditions."

"We need somebody at HHS in place who can work with us to be sure that the legislative and the administrative policies are working together and that this is done carefully."