Richard Burr: “If not, I fear that there would be an attempt to in some way, shape, or form nationalize that. That is not the answer.”

The faster, more predictable, and more accountable the programs are, the more patients stand to benefit from lifesaving, innovative drugs and devices.

I thank my colleague from Mississippi. There are going to be some who say this is unprecedented by the Congress. In fact, under the Railway Labor Act, Congress is allowed to intervene. In fact, Congress has intervened 18 times in the past…

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

it is clearly apparent by listening to this debate, if Senator Sanders had been on the PEB board, the PEB board wouldn't be making a recommendation and the President wouldn't be behind it. But that is where we are, short of a breakthrough…