Bob Casey: “Look. To be skeptical--it is part of my job to be skeptical. It is part of your job as well.”

Thank you, Senator Casey, for organizing this hearing and for all you do to improve support for caregivers.

I am disappointed that Dr. de la Torre defied the subpoena this Committee authorized and has chosen not to appear today.

I hope that the Committee will be able to hear from him soon.

Closing Sharon Regional Medical Center would have devastating consequences on the local community.