08/03/2009
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"It seems to me we ought to be pursuing this more aggressively than paying 100 percent on the dollar to this."
"But the fact is that this program--I know some efforts have been made to increase to 90 percent the guarantees and do other things under the 7(a) program. But it basically is not seen as a great frien..."
"I have authored the legislation on pediatric medical devices as well for much of the same reason."
"I cannot remember a time when the need for strong, independent leadership at the FDA was more critical."