Thank you, first of all, Madam Chair, for your leadership on this incredible issue of drug pricing.

We want to crack down on any forms of manipulation or evergreening of patents and exclusivity beyond what the original deals were.

I think we need to stay strong.

these kinds of programs can address a national security need as well as education and nutrition.

I believe that President Trump on prescription drug prices is intent on bringing down the cost.

The President also indicated that he wants to require the drug companies to disclose the price of the products they are advertising.

My goal here on the committee with respect to internet has been to do two things: expand broadband in rural areas and across the country and, second, guarantee that the internet remains free and open.

There is not an economic case to be made to put it out in rural America but there is a social case to be made.

But we want to get overall cost savings. So let's work together to try to address that concern.

I hope, Madam Chair, that we are able to make some concrete progress with our Republican colleagues on this.

You know, my goal here on the committee with respect to internet has been to do two things: expand broadband in rural areas and across the country and, second, guarantee that the internet remains free and open.

Cutting this coverage is unacceptable, and I will stand up for my constituents and the millions of Americans across the country that rely on these programs.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman.

My goal is for us to do those things, ideally do them together, because I think that will increase our prospects of success in the Senate.

I really appreciate the work you are doing in leadership on this.

I mean, that is just manipulating the market.

Are you opposed to that as well?

This rule would directly hurt four Title-X-funded health centers in my district and thousands of my constituents who are served by them.