"Hon. Joseph R. Pitts, a Representative in Congress from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, opening statement."
"There is no disagreement that the current Medicare physician reimbursement system, the Sustainable Growth Rate, or SGR, is broken."
"Absent congressional actions, physicians will face a 27 percent cut starting January 1, 2013."
"There is also no disagreement that the SGR needs to be replaced with something that actually is sustainable."
"We are here today to discuss H.R. 4124, the Veteran Emergency Medical Technician Support Act of 2012..."
"As a Nation, let it be our pledge that when they return home, we leave no veteran behind."
"I immediately took to the House floor to decry this horrible practice and violation of human rights."
"China must end the policy at the Central Government level and hold those issuing forced abortions responsible for their crimes."
"I look forward to an update on the implementation of the Reform Act, especially the role of the Scientific Management Review Board and the Common Fund."
"America's competitiveness and status as a global leader depends on our ability to innovate and support bright, creative minds."
"I think we have a responsibility to the future now more than ever by making wise investments that can lead to so many innovative discoveries."
"Americans' quality of life and bolstering our economy should be our top priorities."