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On the recordMay 15, 2019
Gilead, you have used your power to manipulate our patent systems, monopolized the marketplace to line your shareholders' pockets, and I think that is shameful.
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Ayanna Pressley
Democratic · Massachusetts
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Pressley criticizes Gilead for exploiting patent systems for profit.

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