Orrin Hatch: “And people wonder why hospital costs are going up and up and up.”

It is disappointing the ranking member feels a need to question a statement that I made during the hearing.

I stand by everything I said during my questioning of Mr. Saul, including concerns about budget summary data.

The Finance Committee has worked with the Treasury Department to ensure proper responsiveness to committee inquiries. We are continuing to review these matters to determine what further oversight is required.

I say, 'damn right.'