Political Quotes

“I thank the full committee chairman for giving me this time. Mr. Chairman, I am proud, on behalf of the people of the First District of Illinois, to rise today in support of H.R. 987, which includes my legislation, the Protecting Consumer Access to Generic Drugs Act. My legislation included in today's package prohibits the practice of pay-for-delay where brand-name companies compensate generics to prevent the entry of cheaper drugs into the market. I have long stood against these anticompetitive deals that limit competition and force consumers to pay more for their medications. This disgraceful and deceptive practice ends now. I stand with my colleagues to stop drug companies from continuing to rig the system in an attempt to take advantage of hardworking Americans. My legislation will take a meaningful step toward bringing this behavior to a screeching halt and holding drug companies accountable once and for all. With today's package of prescription drug bills, we are making progress toward addressing the skyrocketing cost of prescription drugs and are making good on our promise that no American should be forced to make the choice between paying their bills and buying their pills.”