"Even some of the most strident critics of the life science industry, including California's own ranking member Henry Waxman, agree that the FDA is perceived as being a failed agency by much of the American public."
"I can assure you that our members would reinforce the fact that this is correct."
"I did not appear on the Today Show. I came to this hearing directly from home."
"I think it is unseemly and inappropriate for members to be asking questions that we know you will not answer."
"Without these drugs, patients' lives are at risk."
"I am encouraged by the bipartisan nature of this effort and thank our witnesses for joining us."
"Recent media and other reports indicate that drug shortages are now at an unprecedented level."
"I requested these witnesses be brought to our committee because I do have questions I would like to ask them."
"I think our committee is better than this."
"Hon. Henry A. Waxman, a Representative in Congress from the State of California, opening statement."
"My colleague, Representative DeGette, has introduced bipartisan legislation, H.R. 2245, the Preserving Access to Life-Saving Medications Act of 2011."