Ron Wyden

You are already fudging on this commitment that you made to the American people that you would not give an absolute tax break to well-to-do people.

That sure looks to me like a violation of what we agree is going to be called the Mnuchin Rule: no absolute tax break for the wealthy.

Mr. Mnuchin in good faith submitted answers to committee questionnaires and other materials that were later modified.

I am very troubled about this question of how you are going to unrig the system if you have a record of taking advantage of tax shelters that, in effect, have a 0-percent tax rate.

The President is not like everybody else. He is the Commander-in-Chief, and any foreign government involvement in his business could compromise national security.

I find it very troubling that you will not discuss Medicare.

Medicare finance is about taxes, and it would be your responsibility, if confirmed.

I want to ask you about outsourced surveillance.

I'd also like in writing before we vote what limits you would have on your metadata proposal.

I'd like your response on that.

At a time when the President-elect is on record as supporting torture, blocking Americans' ability to protect themselves with strong encryption, and has encouraged the outsourcing of intelligence-gathering to the Russians, it's my view…

I think it's clear, weakening strong encryption will leave us less safe.

I don't take a back seat to anybody in terms of protecting this country when our security is on the line.

The American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA) respectfully requests your Committee affirmatively recommend Representative Thomas Price, M.D.

I think the American people have a right to know this.

I know a topic of great interest to many Senators here, and I am trying to help out Chairman Hatch.

Having a Senate-confirmed Ambassador makes a world of difference when challenges emerge.

I thank my colleague. I would be happy to yield to our colleague from Oklahoma. ____________________

When the Oregon Ducks go to the NCAA title game in basketball, I will invite my friend to sit with me and he will see Oregon in action. ____________________

I will still be offering a third proposal, so I ask my colleague if he wishes to speak now or after the third request.

Now more than ever, we need strong leadership at the FCC to protect consumers from consolidated powers in the telecommunications industry. Noncontentious issues should be passed and implemented so Americans have access to wireless…

Thank you, Madam Chair.

Before he leaves the floor, I note the very fine statement of the dean of the Senate Democrats, and I would just like to say that I want to ascribe to Senator Leahy's views and also be a charter member of the ``Tim Mitchell caucus.'' What…

Accountable Care Organizations and other alternative payment models will not be successful if overutilization continues to be incentivized.

The American College of Physicians (ACP) applauds Chairman Hatch and Ranking Member Wyden for holding this hearing on the implementation of the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act (MACRA).