Political Quotes

“Across the State of Colorado and across my district, the cost of healthcare is an urgent concern to so many of my constituents. That is why I am proud to support the legislation championed by our chairman today. Today's legislation will provide much-needed reforms to lower the cost of healthcare, protect people with preexisting conditions, and lower the cost of prescription drugs--and these reforms are urgently needed. We know for a fact that American consumers pay far more for prescription drugs than it costs to manufacture them. In Colorado, over half a million people each year don't fill a prescription because of the cost--half a million people. The burden has led to heartbreaking stories across my State and across the Nation of individuals forced to choose between feeding their loved ones and taking life-sustaining medications. Today's legislation will provide much-needed reforms, will lower prescription drug costs by ending the tactics used by so many drug manufacturers to keep less expensive drugs off the market, and will bring generics to market faster. I urge passage of the provisions on the floor today to ensure that no American has to skip doses of lifesaving medication because of the cost and no American goes bankrupt paying for their healthcare. I thank the chairman again for his leadership in championing this legislation.”