Joe Barton: “I hear small businessmen saying that they are not going to be able to provide the coverage.”

I think that Mr. Flores and Mr. Shimkus have done a very good job in trying to patch together a compromise bill that's good politics.

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

But I also think I speak for the majority and the minority that we hope that this is something that can move reasonably expeditiously and that means actually end up in a bill the President signs in this Congress.

You can tell that you have been president of a national organization. I am throwing you softballs, and you are being very ecumenical.