But Representative Bill Thomas, Republican of California, offered a different interpretation.

Representative Bill Thomas, Republican of California, was equally dismissive.

During that same period, his competition, Representative Bill Thomas of California, took in $139,482 from the pharmaceutical and health products industry.

"Seniors and taxpayers have been waiting a long time for this day," said Representative Bill Thomas, Republican of California.

Representative Bill Thomas of California declared, "If you want to meet a trial lawyer, follow an ambulance."

"There was no mention anywhere," said Representative Bill Thomas of California.

Representative Bill Thomas, Republican of California, said pure community rating could provoke "a generational war."

"We passed them multiple times during a day," Representative Bill Thomas of California said, his voice breaking.

At one point, Representative Bill Thomas, Republican of California, suggested printing 202-456-1414 on the card.

Yet even here, Representative Bill Thomas stands out.