Political Quotes

On the recordJuly 17, 2017
This is another band-aid approach to figuring out how can we make medications more affordable.
Said by
Raul Ruiz
Democratic · California

Editor's note · Context

Ruiz criticizes temporary solutions for drug affordability without addressing root causes.

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