Patty Murray actually said...

"the Federal Government should be enabled to enhance its enforcement tools to ensure functional data and transport standards."

"I just want to recognize that wholesale delay of Meaningful Use Stage 3 should be very thoughtfully considered in light of the items that we would impact, give up, that I know we all support."

"Our hearing today is focused on health IT because of its potential to improve the quality and value of healthcare for our patients."

"I'm very hopeful we will be able to reach an agreement on some ways to strengthen health IT in our country."