Edward Markey actually said...

"We need to find a way in which we incentivize the development of new solutions to this problem, and we need a healthy planet that doesn't facilitate the spread of these deadly diseases."

"I think that is a great idea. And we need to have somebody who is in charge to be applying the pressure that all of the families in our Country feel on this issue."

"Each witness here told us loud and clear, if we do not address antimicrobial resistance, we will face a growing health care threat to our Country."

"Thank you. Dr. Boucher, you are treating patients in Boston every single day. You are seeing how bad the opioid crisis has become."