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Unfortunately, if the goal is a broadly supported bipartisan bill, this process is currently failing.
If we are going to have a hearing, FDA ought to be here.
I think that is going to be very important.
The bill sets out mandatory time frames for decisions both by the advisory committee and the FDA.
That seems like an inappropriate shifting of the burden of proof.
I think we can all agree that the current process has not been working.
Thank you, Chairman Pitts, for holding this hearing today.
I have serious concerns about such a model.