06/21/2011
https://congress.gov...
"It is no secret the Energy and Commerce Committee has the jurisdiction, the ability to find a bipartisan path forward to tackle this important issue."
"Hon. Greg Walden, a Representative in Congress from the State of Oregon, opening statement."
"As Republicans we believe strongly in providing preexisting condition protection for all consumers."
"I spoke out early and forcefully, Mr. Chairman, about the unnecessary effort by Speaker Pelosi to create yet a separate select committee which lacks any legislative authority."