It is a substantial amount of this innovation funding that comes from the American taxpayer.

So they could just lower their prices overall, and that would make a difference for the patients.

These are just a few examples of the uniquely American tools that the drug industry has at its disposal.

These charities can help people who have high out-of-pocket costs and have no other choices but to take that drug.

I believe there is bipartisan support in the Senate for legislation that meaningfully lowers the cost of prescription drugs, and we need to take action this year.

We are the only country that subsidizes these companies the way we do, yet according to a recent Rand study we are paying up to 250 percent more for prescription drugs than countries with similar GDP.

These junk plans rescind the coverage from patients if they decide that the consumer should have disclosed certain risk factors.

The ACA required insurance companies to comply with comprehensive consumer protections.

Thank you very much, Mr. Chairman, and thank you, again, to the Chair for having this important hearing.

The reason that patients get left with bills is because the coverage that they are in simply does not cover much.

There are over 52 million Americans and over 200,000 right here in the Granite State who live with preexisting conditions.

We need to repeat the fact the ACA has resulted in more than 20 million Americans gaining health coverage.

Every day that members of the opposition sit in jail is a victory for Russia.

Every day that members of opposition sit in jail is a victory for Russia.

the United States can support a democratic resolution to the current political standoff.

I hope this hearing will provide better clarity on how the United States can assist our ally, Georgia, to fulfill its democratic goals.

I call on all sides to put aside short-term political interests and instead look to the strengthening and perseverance of Georgian democracy.

Democratic elections must have robust mechanisms in place to resolve disagreements--mechanisms that are seen as fair by all participants in the democratic process.