"As a member that represents over a dozen safety net hospitals in the 340(b) drug discount program, I am extremely concerned about the unsubstantiated suggestions linking 340(b) and drug shortages."
"It is hard to believe that this small, but critically important program is of the magnitude to affect the drug market in this way."
"However, a recent Health and Human Services study noted that 54 percent of the shortages are caused by production and quality problems."
"I understand you just cannot get blood out of a turnip."
"For many years, I have been an avid supporter and advocate of a national health plan."
"I was delighted because it has provided various pathways to accessible health care for the masses."
"I always say, you can't lead where you don't go."
"I have always said that Medicaid and Medicare were the best things that happened to health care."
"For a number of years now, Senator Harkin and I have been working very hard trying to get something passed called Community Choice, which would allow these individuals to live at home and still get th..."
"I think all of us can reflect on September 11, 2001."
"I am always reminded of something Frederick Douglass said when we talk about what we need and what we want."
"I happen to be a practicing Christian, and I notice at my church that everybody wants to go to heaven, but nobody wants to die."