The VA opposes Section 103, that was just mentioned, of the Veterans HEALTH Act.

Why are we not investigating those issues? Why are we not investigating the 90 percent of the counterfeits that come into this country are made in China, 90 percent of the fentanyl that comes into this country is made in China.

AWP was proud to support the access standards 2 years ago when introduced by Ranking Member Moran.

This bill is just another opportunity for far-right House Republicans to trample on the fundamental rights of 700,000 people, create fear, and pander to an extremist base.

Assuming the people of Kansas sent me here to save and protect Medicare and Social Security.

Thank the Chairman for having this hearing as well.

We can build a resilient health care system designed with people at the very center--designed to take care of all Americans.

Probably $5,000 or $10,000 a day, literally.

What is it like to watch your patients die because you don't have the right antibiotic?

When I was Mayor of Long Beach, California, I was really proud to establish the first city-wide project labor agreement in the state.

Yes. When--I used to help run a hospital and you try to keep your formulary tight from a cost management standpoint.

A lot of this was done in the dark of the night, so to speak.

A lot of this was done in the dark of the night, so to speak.

I am sure this question has been asked earlier. I have been in another committee.

Specifically, who? Who is going to be making less money and who is going to have less power because of this merger?

I continue to hear from veterans in Kansas and across the country who face what are unacceptable barriers to accessing timely, quality health care that they need.

This is why we came to Congress, was to fix problems like this.

Thank you, Chairman. I yield to Senator Budd.