You would limit the number of companies and the number of companies is already limited.
I come from treating a group of patients who are uninsured in Louisiana. I speak with some authority.
But in general, the intellectual property protection plays a critical role in incentivizing innovation.
I do think all of your employees were working tirelessly through the pandemic, and I really appreciate that.
I have limited time.
Opening statement.
If we want to protect the American people, we have got to deal with this issue as well.
I am committed to getting this bill done.
We need to keep in mind the wide array of threats that this bill seeks to address, not just diseases, but natural disasters, attacks, accide...
Another suggestion, as regards how to develop some of these products is to incentivize innovation with an x price, a large sum of money.
I ask unanimous consent to enter into the record a letter concerning the ongoing disruptions of the West Coast ports to President Biden.