"I think Mr. Cole's amendment is well-reasoned, well-considered."
"Human trafficking is something that we took testimony on."
"universal healthcare coverage has long been the North Star of the Democratic Party."
"Medicare for All would eliminate private insurance, employer-sponsored health insurance, Medicaid, the Children's Health Insurance Program upon which many Americans depend."
"More than 70 percent of Americans are satisfied with their employer-sponsored insurance, which does provide robust protections."
"Single-payer healthcare would cost over $33 trillion for the first 10 years."
"We simply cannot afford the financial or human suffering that would accompany such a misguided policy."
"I support commonsense, market-driven improvements to our healthcare system."
"Coverage does not equal care."
"Every bill before us today is paving that road to the North Star--to accomplishing one-size-fits-all healthcare coverage."
"I'm not sure the Three Wise Men would appreciate your comparison, as this North Star journey would lead our healthcare system as we currently know it to disintegrate into ashes."
"I am concerned about the consequences for existing Medicare beneficiaries, as this policy would raid the Medicare Trust Fund, which is already slated to go bankrupt in 2026."