Barbara Mikulski actually said...

I hope that it will be the first step of many, but you've really responded to our call for not only reform, but for transformation.

I think you're onto something here, and happy to be a co-sponsor.

We don't want more bureaucracy. We've had a dismal experience with the drug czar concept.

Well, this has been a wonderful hearing, Senator Bond. Thank you for providing the leadership for us to organize it.