Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"That leaves a third very, very big issue which is the cost of the system."

"If we cannot get healthcare spending under control, there is no hope for the Federal budget."

"I would like to ask you your commitment, if you are confirmed, once you are confirmed, to work with me and work with a considerable number of other Senators who share this concern."

"In your summary of your very impressive career, you describe yourself as, 'Having had the opportunity to lead large and complex organizations and work across a range of issues.'"