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Nancy Pelosi: my understanding is, the gentleman, when asked about this continuing resolution, if we are going to have a lame duck…

On the recordSeptember 19, 2002
my understanding is, the gentleman, when asked about this continuing resolution, if we are going to have a lame duck session, et cetera, said that he consults with Puff the Magic Dragon. Puff the Magic Dragon, lame duck, this place is getting more and more like a menagerie or some would say a zoo. I have some concerns because today we voted on a resolution that urges the Senate to take certain action; but I know there is a bill that has overwhelmingly passed the Senate 78 to 21 that the Congressional Budget Office estimated would lower prescription drug prices by $60 billion over the next 10 years, $60 billion. Can the majority leader inform us if that bill will be scheduled before Congress adjourns in October, heeding the gentleman's concern about not following up on business completed by the Senate?
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Nancy Pelosi
Democratic · California

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Discussing the need for a bill to lower prescription drug prices during a floor debate.

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