On the recordFebruary 5, 2015
Let me thank the chairman; thank the mover of this legislation; my ranking member, Mr. Johnson; and my ranking member of the full committee, Mr. Conyers, for their leadership and for bringing us together around a universal concept. We all are promoting jobs, Mr. Chairman. Not one of us on this floor wants to in any way undermine jobs. We want people to work, and we want small businesses to have the opportunity to thrive. What I am talking about is the reality of protecting the American people when it comes to unique issues of health care. I am not going to cite the name of this individual, but what I am going to do is to read just a paragraph from Al Kamen, K-a-m-e-n, ``In the Loop'': ``As a matter of fact, I think this is one where I think I can illustrate the point,'' he recalled telling her. ``I don't have any problem with Starbucks if they choose to opt out of this policy as long as they post a sign that says, `We don't require our employees to wash their hands after leaving the restroom.' The market will take care of this. It is one example.'' Now, I have a different perspective, and so my amendment under this legislation asks to make an exception for rules that are dealing with consumer safety, saving lives. My amendment makes an exception for rules from the Food and Drug Administration, commonly known as the FDA. This bill, H.R.…
