Vern Buchanan: “I also want to just echo what many of my colleagues have said, in terms of enforcement.”

We have the greatest military in the world, the greatest leaders, including yourselves. How can something like this happen if that is the case?

I became involved with this issue after being contacted by one of my constituents, Kimberly Weaver, and learning of the heartbreaking and preventable death of her son, Army Specialist Nick Panipinto.

Poor policymaking through both Congress and executive action, however, could have a chilling effect on the development of and access to the next drug, next device, or treatment.

The family, Nick's family would appreciate assurances that steps will be taken going forward so that parents don't have to go through this again.