Joseph Pitts actually said...

"Representatives Mike Rogers and Doris Matsui introduced H.R. 2869, a proposal that would require Medicare to pay for cancer services at the same rate regardless of the site of service."

"I and Ranking Member Pallone felt it important for the members of this subcommittee to hear the pros and cons of potential policies in this space."

"Today's hearing is designed to educate members on a topic that has come up repeatedly in recent years: site-neutral payments."

"I know people who have died of this rare disease. It is a terrible disease, and yet not once did anyone ever mention at that hearing the possibility of accelerated approval."