Political Quotes

On the recordJune 30, 2022
We cannot wait because people are dying. People are getting sicker.
Said by
Joni Ernst
Republican · Iowa

Editor's note · Context

Ernst stresses the immediate need to lower prescription drug costs to prevent worsening health outcomes.

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