Joe Barton: “If you spend or are obligated to spend over $7 billion you darn sure better help somebody.”

I was very heartened by the opening comments of Mr. Rush and Mr. Pallone.

That's hard to stomach. We wouldn't be having this discussion if there wasn't a general agreement that your company has discriminated against conservatives, most of whom happen to be Republican.

Before I yield to Dr. Burgess, I echo what Congresswoman Castor just said about the staffs that have worked so hard. We couldn't have done this bill without all the individuals she just named. I also thank her. When she said I have been…

Then we should just stiff the Medicare recipients?