"I must say with all due respect to the committee, I think that the parity adjustment to get Medicare Advantage back to fee-for-service, which was enacted, is not the issue that should be focused on."
"I would suggest to you that that is pretty disingenuous to say if you like your plan, you can keep it."
"It is clear that the Medicare Advantage program is under attack and that these beneficiaries are beginning to feel the effects of the over $300 billion in direct and indirect cuts included in Obamacar..."
"Individuals are losing coverage that they are happy with and the doctors with which they are comfortable, and this is a tragedy."
"I believe this is unacceptable."
"This is not acceptable."
"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, for the recognition, for the privilege to join the important hearing today on H.R. 2012."
"I urge members to consider H.R. 2012, a sound national framework to protect horses, riders and the public."
"This Congress has jurisdiction on this issue. This is a multibillion-dollar industry."
"Thank you for your patience. I ask all guests please take their seats."
"Today's legislative hearing examines seven important bipartisan public health bills aimed at improving the health of our families and communities."
"My colleagues and I in the Virginia delegation, particularly Congressmen Frank Wolf and Rob Wittman, appreciate you having this hearing."