Mitt Romney: “If you do not, it did not seem like the penalties were substantial.”

They understaffed healthcare facilities. They didn't pay for required medical equipment. They failed to meet minimum operating standards.

I ask unanimous consent that the 5:45 vote occur now. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered. ____________________

That means he could drop a couple billion on a political campaign to support someone who would give him even more power.

We should not be financing Gain-of-Function research.