It is not only about the money, it is about the unity of the community and working together to provide for those people that really need our help.

I also find it curious that in this bill what we are going to do is we are going to tax people who don't buy insurance.

As seniors leave Medicare Advantage and they are forced into Medigap, what happens is, for AARP, they end up with a $1 billion windfall over 10 years.

So really these seniors will be forced back in the traditional fee-for-service Medicare, which is not coordinated, does not have the additional benefits that seniors are used to, and lacks any type of out-of-pocket maximum; is that correct?

your testimony suggests that the cuts to Medicare Advantage may force seniors out of the plan that they like and that they currently have; is that true?

I am really confused as to what we are supposed to believe, because the other question is, and Mr. Roskam touched on it, the President of the United States has said if you like your health care plan, you can keep it.

It is critical for us to review the damaging effects of waiving TANF work requirements, which could result in less work and earnings, and more poverty and government dependence.

I applaud you for being a champion of this, because more and more people across the country really need to become aware of the fact that the services sector is truly a player when it comes to increasing our trade and decreasing our trade…

Americans consistently believe welfare should primarily serve as a bridge to self sufficiency, empowering able-bodied recipients with the tools to secure a job, lift oneself out of poverty, and provide for one's family.

I think it is important to note that I think Mr. Fessenden said that 30 percent of your business is services.

The American people don't understand why it takes 10 years to accomplish this.