First of all, i have no idea. We have failed to pass meaningful comprehensive healthcare legislation for over a century. The fact is we passed something in 2010, some i look back with and i look back with great satisfaction. Was its perfect bill . Absolutely not. I think most people fail to understand how much commonality there is. There is very little difference between republicans and democrats about the fact that we still have a cost problem. We intend more on heck neck the United States than india has nit entire gdp or brazil or russia. 9,200 per year this year. Costs have come down dramatically as a result in part of the passage of the Affordable Care act. Id emphasize only in part but nonetheless they have come down. We still have an access problem. 30 Million People uninsured. Serious quality problems. At the dont rise to the top ten in the top 20 different criteria for performance in health today. So, on those three challenges, we find very little disagreement. The causes are a
The presiding officer are there any senators in the chamber wishing to vote or change their vote . If not, on this vote, the yeas are 76, the nays are 16. The nomination is confidence. Is confirmed. Under the previous order, there will be two minutes of debate prior to a vote on the grigsby nomination. Who yields time . Mr. Leahy madam president . Madam president . The presiding officer the senator vermont. Mr. Leahy madam president , on the griggsby nomination, i have a statement which i will include in the record as though read, and i yield back all time. The presiding officer without objection. The question is on the nomination. All in favor say aye. All opposed, no. The ayes appear to have it. The ayes do have it. The nomination is confirmed. Under the previous order, the motions to reconsider be considered made and laid upon the table, and the president will be immediately be notified of the senates action. Under the previous order, there will be two minutes of debate prior to a v
Water we have in missouri and we need to protect the quality of water have in our state. All across our state drinking and Wastewater Treatment systems, many built decades ago are starting to fall apart. If youve ever had a pipe burst in your basement, or a cracked maintain your subdivision, you know how costly and annoying that can be. Thats what my budget this year includes 70 million, funds already approved by the voters and the legislature, to rebuild these aging Water Systems now and ensure that we leave missouris water better than we found them. [applause] our rivers and streams are part of the priceless Outdoor Heritage that missourians can enjoy. Our 87 state parks and Historic Sites have been recognized as the finest in the nation for camping, hiking bicycling and paddling, with millions of visitors every year. This is the year, this year, is our opportunity to update and renovate our state park cabins and lodges with special attention to preserving the Historic Structures bui
Quick to volunteer services when the tanks were maneuvering. Corporal williams went forward alone to attempt the reduction of devastating machine gun fire from the unyielding positions. Covered only by four riflemen, he fought expertly for four hours under enemy small arms fire and returned to his own minds to prepare emotion charges and obtain flamethrowers. Struggling back to hostile emplacements, to wipe out one position after another. On one occasion, he mounted a pill blocks to insert the killed the occupants and silence the gun. On the other, he charged an enemy riflemen who attempted to stop him with bayonets. His unyielding determination and extraordinary heroism were instrumental in neutralizing one of the fanatically defended japanese strong points. Enabling his comely to reach the objective. Corporal williams aggressive fighting spirit and devotion to duty throughout this contested actions sustained and enhanced the highest tradition of the United States naval service. Ladie
Decade to separating them. And three unique individuals, all who distinct themselves in these acts. All three are connected with what the represent for the rest of us. The culmination of human potential. Exemplars for the rest of us. What we aspire to be. So, these three artifacts, these three piece of evidence. Beginning to my immediate right, corporal woody williams, United States marine. For gallantry at the risk of his life above and beyond the call of duty as demolition sergeant with the first serving with the First Battalion third learning division in action against Japanese Forces on iwo jima 23, february, 1945. Quick to volunteer services when the tanks were maneuvering. Corporal williams went forward alone to attempt the reduction of devastating machine gun fire from the unyielding positions. Covered only by four riflemen, he fought expertly for four hours under enemy small arms fire and returned to his own minds to prepare emotion charges and obtain flamethrowers. Struggling