Joe Barton: “Well, then the manufacturer doesn't have to give the coupon. If they don't give the coupon to the doctor, the doctor…”

It is not complicated if you are an elected member of Congress and all of a sudden Medicare recipients start showing up at their town, town hall.

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.

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

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.