Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to urge the passage of the FDA Reauthorization Act. With this legislation, we can modernize the FDA and reduce the barriers to innovation and competition. If America is going to lead the world in biomedical innovation, we need an FDA that can efficiently review and approve new drugs. The FDA must act with the same urgency that patients feel waiting for cures. Importantly, this bill includes a bipartisan provision that I authored with my colleague Kurt Schrader. {time} 1400 The provision uses free market policies to help spur the development of new generic drugs, increase competition, and combat high drug prices. I am also pleased we are including in the RACE for Children Act an important provision to advance pediatric cancer research and development. With today's bill, we have an opportunity to truly make a difference for our families, our friends, our neighbors, and the millions of Americans living with a deadly disease. Let's get this done.”