I chose it based on whether I could get a job and what that job would pay.

I really believe the Federal Government has a role in basic research because there's no profit motive

we are truly doing a service to our--disservice to our kids.

I really would like to think that we can have politics end at the water's edge.

From my standpoint, we are dealing with the fiscal situation here. We are dealing with financial problems.

If there is one thing that has driven me nuts as an accountant is the inability to come up with a common set of numbers.

It seems to me that one solution is to include more long-term care costs within Medicare, perhaps raising premiums, raising taxes, raising payroll taxes.

Thank you, Mr. Chairman.

We are really just robbing Peter to pay Paul.

I think it is important to point out that additional cost is going to be borne within the Medicare system.

Just a couple quick ones.