You have been great. You have been very informative.

Yes, as you point out, it has been a tremendous savings, if we can just get these drugs to market.

I am sure you are looking forward to following it up with us.

The budget for fiscal year 2012, Commissioner Hamburg, proposes an increase of $70 million to help develop new therapies that could be quickly used in the event of a chemical or biological attack or a natural disaster of another sort.

It is the job of the Federal Government to make sure that our food and drugs are safe.

We could not assure the American people here today that in the event of something similar to what happened in Japan, we would be in a position to take care of the needs of the people.

I have been and continue to be a very strong supporter of the FDA.

this price increase marks a dramatic setback for public health, to insurance carriers, to businesses, to taxpayers

Thank you very much, Senator Blunt.

Over the years, we have provided funding to speed approval of generic drugs because, as everybody knows, they save the consumer tons of money.

The world and the way our food and drugs are produced are becoming more complex every day.

If they are not doing the right thing by students, we do not want them in the system.

The goal of the gainful employment regulation is unclear and the logic supporting it is quite fuzzy.

Now more than ever we need to strengthen and protect our pension and 401(k) systems.

In recent years, most workers have seen their savings take a hit, leaving many to wonder if they will ever be able to retire.

The gap between what Americans will need in retirement and what they will actually have saved is estimated to be a staggering $6.6 trillion.

the cooperation between you personally and me personally, as well as the FBI and the Committee, helped us develop I think some very useful legislation.

I am going to truly regret your term expiring in September.