"The idea that money doesn't play a role is simply not true."
"it lacked a universal mandate, an individual mandate."
"I thank the chairman."
"I sincerely hope that this is the beginning of the end of the charade to undermine a law that has been found to be constitutional."
"The only justification for this new requirement is that it helps obstruct implementation of Obamacare."
"Opening Statement"
"I strongly believe in the importance of congressional oversight; it is our job to make sure that the laws of this land, laws passed by Congress, are carried out effectively and efficiently."
"This committee has, instead, chosen to undermine the law and encourage the vowed obstructionists who are throwing hurdles in its way at every step of the process."
"Sometimes when people say it is not about money, it is about money."
"I find it ironic the implicit criticism of an administration that did what the previous administration could not do for 7 years."
"I wish more of our colleagues would follow the spirit in which you have set the tone of this hearing."