Susan Davis: “I rise in support of H.R. 4. Three years ago, during the debate on the Medicare Modernization Act, I stood on this floor…”

“I rise in support of H.R. 4. Three years ago, during the debate on the Medicare Modernization Act, I stood on this floor and told my colleagues that we can do better, that we can do better with a bill for our seniors; and today's vote will bring us one step closer to providing seniors with affordable and reliable prescription drug coverage by allowing the Health Secretary to negotiate drug prices. As we move forward with H.R. 4, we can and we will safeguard future innovation and support lifesaving therapies befitting the 21st century. Representing a district with a vibrant biotech community, I applaud the leadership's effort to ensure that our seniors have choices. This summer, one of my constituents named Judy wrote me, and I quote, ``I have reached the doughnut hole and must now come up with the money for my high blood pressure, diabetes, thyroid, and cholesterol medications.'' The question she asked is, ``which one will I stop taking? I cannot afford all of them.'' We can do better for seniors like Judy, and today, Mr. Speaker, we will.”