Joe Barton: “I think we ought to have a law that reflects free will in this issue.”

Mr. Chairman, my time has expired. Next time I would ask unanimous consent if I could ask the question and then answer it myself so that I could make sure I get the right answer I want.

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

Then we should just stiff the Medicare recipients?

I can't tell you how excited I am to have this hearing. It's really exciting for me.