Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of the Right to Try Act and on behalf of the patients who are fighting each and every day to try to save their own lives. It has been a long ride, but we are in sight of our destination. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take a brief moment to thank my friend and colleague, Representative Fitzpatrick, for working with me on this cause from the moment we both entered office last year, and to extend my appreciation to Senator Johnson, whose efforts on behalf of right to try have been extraordinary. Mr. Speaker, I also thank Chairman Walden for his efforts and the leadership of President Trump and Vice President Pence. Mr. Speaker, I acknowledge and thank my predecessor, Congressman Matt Salmon, for his tireless efforts to pass right to try. But it is the patients themselves and their tireless advocates who deserve the most recognition. I have said this before and I will continue to say it: when the Right to Try Act passes this Chamber and is signed into law by the President, it will be them, not us, who deserve the most credit for this remarkable victory. Everyone here has heard me speak about the Right to Try Act more than a few times already and everyone here is aware of the widespread support that this legislation has garnered. Forty States have already passed right-to-try legislation, often with unanimous or overwhelming support from Republicans and Democrats alike.…”