John Sarbanes: “Isn't it the case that the VA, in providing health care for veterans, can use its bargaining position with the…”

“Isn't it the case that the VA, in providing health care for veterans, can use its bargaining position with the pharmaceutical companies to get lower drug prices and therefore is in a better position to provide more extensive coverage for the veterans as a consequence? But on the Medicare for our seniors--I remember the Senator opposing that provision so strongly here on the floor--it is prohibited that Medicare enter into this bargaining with the pharmaceutical companies, bulk purchasing, in order to get lower prices on the drugs?”