Political Quotes

“Madam Chair, in the interests of common sense, I rise today to offer an amendment that will save taxpayer dollars by reducing waste in prescription medications at the VA. Currently, whenever patients leave a VA hospital, leftover medications like eye drops and inhalers are just thrown away. Often, veterans would have to go right to the pharmacy to refill what was discarded. My amendment simply directs the VA to implement a program that would re-label prescription drugs used in VA hospitals to be sent home with discharged patients for outpatient use. My amendment offers a simple, commonsense change that will save taxpayers an estimated $14 million over 10 years, while saving patients both time and effort. I am proud that this amendment has the support of the American Legion and the Iraq and Afghanistan Veterans of America, and urge its passage here today.”