Political Quotes

“we should not look to the lawyers and we should not look to the companies. We should look to the people who stand up and speak for consumers and speak for victims. Now, I think this bill is particularly tough on women. I do not know what has happened to this place, but do we forget things that just happened? Do we forget about the silicone gel breast implants which were introduced in the market in 1962 with no long-term testing before being placed inside women? Implant patients and some doctors were told by manufacturers that the implants were safe and would last a lifetime. However, the implants were found to leak or rupture, releasing silicone into the body, now known to migrate to the brain, liver, spinal fluid, and kidneys. Now many women with ruptured implants are sick with a variety of autoimmune diseases. It was because of a lawsuit that included a punitive damage award of $6.5 million that the full extent of the hazards associated with silicone gel breast implants were brought to the public's attention. The availability of silicone gel breast implants were restricted only after Dow-Corning was held liable for punitive damages. Do we not think more about women's health? Have we forgotten that? Have we forgotten the Copper-Seven IUD? The manufacturer knew for more than 10 years that their product could cause loss of fertility, serious infection, and the need to remove reproductive organs.”