Political Quotes

On the recordMay 20, 2009
It just seems almost cruel to me that in some cases you have cures that are waiting there but people die waiting for that to get approved.
Said by
Dianne Feinstein
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Feinstein emphasizes the urgency for terminally ill patients to access potential cures.

Share

More from Dianne Feinstein

Mar 21, 2023

I share these concerns as do the other Senators and Members representing the area.

congress.gov
Mar 23, 2023

Secretary Fudge, thank you for your continued collaboration with the Department of Veterans Affairs on the HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program, which provides permanent supportive housing to veterans experiencing homelessness.

congress.gov
Jul 12, 2023

I rise today to introduce the Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act of 2023 and thank my colleague Senator Padilla for joining as an original cosponsor. Our bill would allow the U.S. Forest Service to approve removal of hazardous trees near…

govinfo.gov
Jan 23, 2023

I rise today to introduce the West Coast Ocean Protection Act, legislation that would prohibit new oil or natural gas leases in federal waters off the coast of California, Oregon, and Washington. I am pleased to be joined today by Senators…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation