Political Quotes

“That is an important feature because by excluding most of the brand names from coverage, that means you are denying seniors access to the most innovative and cutting-edge therapies available. That is not the kind of coverage we want to provide because that is a huge gap in coverage. Finally, I hope we will not allow this issue to die today here on the floor. I appeal to my colleagues to do everything they can to prevent killing this legislation. We need to get something done. These votes today are going to be very important in determining who wants the politics or who wants the issue. We want progress. The best way to get progress on this most vital issue to our Nation's seniors is by supporting the tripartisan plan that has bipartisan support in the Senate. I hope Members of this body will support this plan that will do more to help our Nation's seniors in providing them a much-deserved prescription drug benefit. I yield the floor.”