Political Quotes

Richard Burr: “The time is long overdue for the U.S. Congress to summon up the courage to take on perhaps the most powerful special…”

On the recordMarch 22, 2021
The time is long overdue for the U.S. Congress to summon up the courage to take on perhaps the most powerful special interest in the United States, and that is the power of the pharmaceutical industry.
Said by
Richard Burr
Republican · North Carolina

Editor's note · Context

Calls for Congress to confront the pharmaceutical industry's influence.

Share

More from Richard Burr

Jun 15, 2022

I will write the Secretary and ask him what the criteria is to end the state of emergency.

congress.gov
Jun 15, 2022

I will continue to ask you for a plan until we get one, and I will continue to be a roadblock for those who believe that we can blindly just appropriate emergency money.

congress.gov
Jun 15, 2022

We have the tools, tests, and vaccinations, therefore, there is no longer a public health reason to bar people from entering this country.

congress.gov
Jun 15, 2022

I was surprised and frustrated to hear that these funds were overwhelmingly repurposed from within ASPR, including the stockpile.

congress.gov

Other voices in this conversation