Jim McDermott: “Before we close the hearing, I would like to say a few words about a departing staff member.”

This committee has the potential of doing more good for the American people than perhaps any other single subcommittee in the Congress.

Innovation will be central to our efforts to address rising healthcare costs.

We are trying to figure out where we are going as a country and how we can turn our investments and innovation into sustainable models moving forward.

In my opinion, it could be one of the most important hearings we have held during my time as ranking member on the subcommittee.