Patrick Leahy actually said...

"I think you have to have innovation in American health. That is the only way we are going to make sure that we get health to everybody, but we also bring the costs down."

"Enhanced privacy and security built into health IT will bolster consumer trust and spur the more rapid adoption of health IT."

"Strong privacy protections must be part of any legislation that moves health IT."

"And your wonderful hospital, Johns Hopkins, saved my wife's life, so I appreciate it."