From a letter sent by Texas State Senator Kirk Watson to U.S. Representatives Darrell Issa and Elijah Cummings on December 16, 2013 regarding a House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform hearing about healthcare navigators in Richardson, Texas:

We’re tired of the politics, Chairman Issa. We’re tired of folks who show up peddling cynicism to run up political points at the expense of our neighbors who need health insurance. We’re tired of people who invent a conflict between keeping Texans healthy AND protecting Texas consumers. I passed a bill during the legislative session that sought to do both of these things; more people should follow that example.

Stubbornly refusing to help folks who need health insurance is wrong. So is targeting honest folks who are helping Texans find health insurance. There’s plenty of common ground on this issue. As long as you’re here, I hope you’ll help us find it.

If you’re not going to do that, you should just go home.