Many were interested in finding a solution, but not until the Medicare Access and CHIP Reauthorization Act of 2015 (MACRA) was enacted--with overwhelming bipartisan support in the House and Senate--did we finally achieve reforms for…

I say `historic' because as my colleagues know well, we worked over many years to address the problems associated with the SGR.

If the long-term care challenge is left unaddressed it will impact the elderly who require services.

Unfortunately, too few Americans are currently prepared to pay for even a modest amount of long-term care whether through insurance or savings.

I stand ready to work with anyone on any of these options to start addressing this crisis because I think I simply can't, I just don't think we can afford to wait any longer.

It is important we learn from failed ideas of the past.

We want to see each person treated with the dignity and respect that they deserve.

We have opened an investigation in the Office of Civil Rights at HHS to investigate. We take this seriously.

This is in direct violation of federal law under the Weldon amendment and a direct assault on conscience rights.

This action by California is a direct violation of the Weldon amendment, which your Department is tasked with enforcing.

I believe Congress and the Administration have a moral responsibility and duty to solve the problems before they fail the millions of people who depend on them.

I have to say I am disappointed. This budget does not balance. Ever.