I welcome any of my colleagues to run with those suggestions, but I would rather sort of think about this notion of tough decisions.
American consumers, especially seniors, should not be held hostage.
The American public overwhelmingly supports it, and yet the Federal Government is hopelessly out of step.
I think you will find bipartisan support on this committee to deal with the integrity of the Hospice Program so we are not cheating patients...
But in terms of redefining what the terms are going to be, it is, in effect, sidestepping us.
Yesterday's action by this committee, coming up with this fantasy that somehow the IRS can prioritize 1.28 million--excuse me, billion--paym...
I hope that you will commit to work with me and Chairman Smith as we move forward in a way that is fully consistent with the true definition...
None of us think that satisfies the condition. I have worked with five presidents on trade issues.
When I consider the tone with which you were greeted, I am amazed that you are willing to come back.
I am appalled at the amount of fraud that occurred. But given the urgency, trying to help desperate people, I understand why we were there.
This hearing helps us set the context, and is a powerful reminder for me of what we were going through.