Ben Cardin actually said...

"The rebate systems seem to be leading to the wrong types of incentives."

"I believe this is an industry that is going in the wrong direction, and that is having a big impact on the prices that Americans pay at pharmacy counters from one end of the country to another."

"There are some efforts now to deal with this through Medicare and through Medicaid, to expand coverage for adults."

"I appreciate very much your support and your leadership on this issue."