I have a sincere belief that the realm of patent demand letters...can result in bipartisan agreement and legislation.

In protecting companies from trolls, legislation must also not prevent legitimate patent holders from protecting their rights.

So forgive me if I keep repeating the point that I have asked for contingency plans in the past, I have been told they are not necessary, that everything is fine, until it isn't, and then we all scramble.

I am very glad we are here today talking about our readiness and preparedness and have not delayed that until September.

It does put the health systems and the insurers in a difficult position as well.

But all roads eventually lead to the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, and if you will pardon me, that does appear to be a weak link in the chain.

At this time, I am pleased to yield 4 minutes to the gentleman from Texas (Mr. Sessions), the chairman of the Committee on Rules.

I am pleased to yield 1\1/2\ minutes to the gentleman from Florida (Mr. Bilirakis), a member of the Energy and Commerce Committee.

I reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, I am proud to yield 2 minutes to the gentleman from Kentucky (Mr. Yarmuth), a member of the Committee on Energy and Commerce.

I continue to reserve the balance of my time. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, can I inquire of the gentleman from Texas if he has any more speakers?

By direction of the Committee on Rules, I call up House Resolution 70 and ask for its immediate consideration. The Clerk read the resolution, as follows: H. Res. 70 Resolved, That upon adoption of this resolution it shall be in order to…

I generally reserve my enthusiasm for closing. Mr. McGOVERN. Mr. Speaker, if we defeat the previous question, I will offer an amendment to the rule for consideration of legislation that would encourage schools to provide career education…