Political Quotes

“Democrats are putting politics over progress by advancing a socialist drug pricing scheme that will hurt the development of money-saving treatments and, more importantly, people's lives. Sadly, workers and families are being let down by Democrats. That is why I am proud to sponsor and support H.R. 19, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act. This legislation includes 40 provisions backed by Democrats and Republicans, and it can go to the President's desk today. {time} 1100 Unlike H.R. 3, which the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office predicts will result in 38 fewer cures, H.R. 19 protects access to new medicines and cures. It also lowers out-of-pocket spending, strengthens transparency and accountability, and champions competition. Mr. Chair, the Lower Costs, More Cures Act is policy that acts in the interests of hardworking Americans. I urge my colleagues to support this bipartisan, commonsense amendment.”