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Rep. Rahm Emanuel: “Right. First of all, 2 years ago is the last year for which we have data, and the data shows that the United States…”

On the recordMarch 29, 2004
Right. First of all, 2 years ago is the last year for which we have data, and the data shows that the United States imports $15 billion, just shy of $15 billion a year of pharmaceutical products into the country. $15 billion. We already do it. Lipitor used to be manufactured in western Michigan. Today, Lipitor, a drug that some of our colleagues use, we know the Vice President of the United States uses, we know the Secretary of Health and Human Services uses, is now manufactured in Ireland.
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Rep. Rahm Emanuel
Illinois

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Discussing the importation of pharmaceutical products and the manufacturing location of Lipitor.

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