Jay Rockefeller: “Now, obviously within the airline industry, the public would rebel.”

We simply cannot afford to take this major step backwards and jeopardize the future of generations by allowing CHIP to expire.

I ask unanimous consent to give my remarks while seated at my desk. The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

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

I thank Senator Leahy for attempting to address my concerns about this bill. I thank his committee staff for working with my committee staff to insert clarifying report language.