If it is an easy program to administer, lots of eligible Americans, it will have a greater and more positive impact.

I think there is really no question that the President's articulation of that model is something that we have to do.

I also expect it would be a huge economic generator in terms of job creation.

The American people didn't buy that in the last election.

Instead of a trickle-down economics, which you had for 8 years--we got a trickle up.

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Thank you, Madam Secretary, for your extraordinary service to our country, that has earned you the deep respect and admiration of people all over the world.

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I demand a recorded vote. The Acting CHAIR. Pursuant to clause 6 of rule XVIII, further proceedings on the amendment offered by the gentleman from Rhode Island will be postponed. Amendment Offered by Mr. Cohen

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That is precisely what happened in Rhode Island, was this public investment led to a great public-private partnership and a substantial leverage of that investment which I think is helping in other places around the country.