Jim McDermott: “Now, I would like to talk a little bit about my own experience. In 1970, I was a physician.”

It has been a pleasure serving on this committee.

This is the kind of hearing where there isn't much disagreement about the fact that we want to have quality.

The truth is that Medicare must be strengthened, not cut, and benefits must be expanded, not scaled back.

I intend to discuss legislation I have recently introduced which will provide beneficiaries with access to comprehensive dental, vision, and hearing services.