This ship will now serve as an educational resource to help people better understand the history of the vessel, the Coast Guard, and the maritime history of the Great Lakes,

When I came to Congress, like our first panel, small business people, 64 percent of the people had health insurance. We'd buy it. Now, we're down to about 34 percent. That's why we have to do something on health care in this country because the cost is killing us.

When you start talking about the patients' bill of rights and all the benefits that are in there, people agree with all that. What they don't know is how are you going to pay for it.

The Tea Party did not run me out. If you know me and my personality, I would welcome the challenge.

I believe everyone should have healthcare. In all my correspondence - I've been saying for years - it's a right, not a privilege.

We are not voting for health care if we do not resolve this language on public funding for abortion - no public funding for abortion.