storr gregg. >> thank you, mr. chairman. let me acknowledge that you and others have, senator kennedy's unwav unwavering personal and professional commitment to try to address the issue of healthcare in this country, making sure all americans have adequate healthcare. and obviously it is with considerable reyet he is not here today to participate in this because he is an exceptional force on this issue and somebody we all admire. i also thank you, mr. chairman for picking up the mail and getting on this issue a