Richard Burr actually said...

"I agree with my colleagues that the cost of medications is an issue that deeply affects Americans."

"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..."

"Continuity will be critical as we work through the lessons learned from the COVID-19 pandemic and move into the next phase of our response and hopefully our recovery."

"The Senate is not a rubber stamp but an equal partner in shaping the staff of the executive branch."