Sherrod Brown actually said...

"I think existing approaches are failing. I know that the Federal Trade Commission and the SEC are trying very hard with existing approaches, but I do not think they are really protecting people."

"It is important to secure the gains in coverage that CHIP has brought and to put kids in a place that is safe."

"When Secretary Price testified--Secretary-Designee Price--I asked him about the question of longer extension. I suggested 8 years."

"I will continue--and I know the chairman, I know Senator Wyden agrees with this. We will continue, at least many of us who care about this program, we will continue to advocate for at least 5 years."