07/10/2018
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"Hon. Janice D. Schakowsky, a Representative in Congress from the State of Illinois, opening statement."
"I both understand and support that goal, but I also want to ensure that in seeking to accelerate drug approval that we do not expose patients to unnecessary and unacceptable risks."
"I want to make sure we maximize drug safety efforts and that we do not encourage expedited FDA approval if doing so would jeopardize that goal."
"I strongly support the development of drugs to enhance therapeutic options for patients with rare diseases."