decision, they are going to be in very serious trouble. and i hear from people every day. this is real live folks. i was joined today by folks who are -- a mom in indiana whose son has a preexisting eye condition and finally, thanks to the change in the law regarding policies for children with preexisting condition, has the peace of mind to buy health insurance for her son. a guy in colorado this morning, john barthel who was able to purchase insurance for the first time in years with the high-risk insurance pool in colorado. so these are really american whoz are trying to work, trying to support their families and because of the insurance rules, prior to the affordable care act, were really in desperate need of health care. >> and i know we're going to hear from some of those people, those real-life people, at a hearing later on today that is organized by nancy pelosi.