Jay Rockefeller: “I would like to acknowledge your leadership, Senator Rockefeller, in passing the Small Business Jobs Act which was…”

This, I have to say without sentiment, will be the last Health Subcommittee hearing that I chair.

Creating this program has been one of the most meaningful things I have done in my career in public service.

I ask unanimous consent to speak in a seated position. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

Furthermore, if we are going to potentially burden our government agencies with increased costs that will be associated with complying with the bill, then I think Congress should also provide these agencies with sufficient funding to deal…