With so much profit at stake, we can expect brand drug companies to do everything in their power to delay the expiration of those patents.

But as representatives of the people, we must put patient health ahead of profits and vote no on these unfair and unwarranted patent extension requests.

I'm here today to deliver good news for American consumers, seniors and taxpayers, all of whom are seeking more affordable medicine.

If you assume that generic versions of those drugs will be introduced at a price 50 percent lower than the brand price--and that's conservative--Americans will enjoy $25 billion in savings.

It is both an honor and a privilege for me to pay tribute to such a noble effort.

Trade with Cuba will eventually be possible, but never under this tyrannical regime.

To suggest otherwise, as tonight's reception does, is to forget our commitment to the ideals of freedom and democracy-- ideals that Castro does not and will never share.

I stand today to protest tonight's reception honoring two officials of the Castro regime, which makes a statement to Cuban dictator Fidel Castro and the world that the United States considers a Communist dictator to be a good trading…

It is important that we remain vigilant in bringing to light the continuing deplorable behavior of Castro and his regime.

Castro uses food as a weapon, cutting off the rations of those who speak out against his destructive and oppressive policies.

Trade with him will not only be an affront to American ideals of human rights and freedom, but will also be disastrous for our economy.