Sheldon Whitehouse actually said...

"if we do not get this solved through technology, through systems reform, through better quality care, through a more rational payment system, then we will get to the edge of that cliff."

"Those of us who have been watching this thing for a while have seen this number move."

"Now the model is Thelma and Louise, and we are all in the car, and the cliff is right in front of us."

"Take diabetes alone. I think that is probably a chronic illness for which having good tools for patients would clearly benefit patients and reduce costs and improve quality of life."