Joseph Pitts actually said...

"Today's hearing is the first in a series of hearings this subcommittee will hold on the subject of prescription drug abuse."

"It should be noted that this Committee has played a key role in facilitating prescription drug monitoring programs."

"From New Jersey's perspective, expanding Medicaid just makes sense and that is why Governor Christie chose to expand."

"I am extremely concerned that their proposal will simply lead to higher premiums and greater financial burdens on low-income elderly or disabled Medicaid beneficiaries."