"I have the distinct feeling you do not have the resources to do the job."
"In other words, you do not have enough money to do the cleanup at the same rate or the necessary rate because of that cut."
"I hope the majority would hold fair and open hearings so that we can have a proper input and all the information that is needed."
"We do want to work with the majority. We want to see that we get the time, we want to see that we get the witnesses, and we want to see that we have a record that gives us the ability to look at thing..."
"I thank you for these hearings. I commend you and also my dear friend, Mr. Pallone."
"I believe having a system at the federal level makes sense, if done correctly."
"Our fundamental goal in establishing a federal system should be to prevent Americans from being harmed by counterfeit and substandard medicines."
"Unfortunately, the House discussion draft under consideration here today doesn't take that approach."
"That is unacceptable to me as a California member, but it should be unacceptable to all members."
"Do you agree that a traceability system would help to better secure our drug supply chain from counterfeits, theft and intentional adulteration? Yes or no."
"Do you agree that a traceability system would improve the efficiency and effectiveness of recalls or returns?"
"And we have to see to it that it is of course workable?"