Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I thank the Representative for her leadership in organizing this bipartisan Special Order hour. It is important for us to be together here to commemorate the 30th anniversary of the 340B program. We know that it has helped to ensure that rural communities and low-income individuals in districts like mine and across the country have access to the lifesaving healthcare and prescription drugs that they need. I am also here in strong opposition to what these drug companies are doing. They are undermining the 340B discounts. I believe it is a violation of the law, and it is hurting families in my district. There are at least 13 pharmaceutical companies right now that are unlawfully withholding or limiting discounts under the 340B program, and it impacts providers and patients in New Hampshire, including our hospitals, our community health centers, and other providers who serve our most vulnerable neighbors. I have heard about this from my constituents who have talked about the importance of this program, and I think their words tell a pretty powerful story. In Rockingham County in my district, one of my constituents requires daily medication. Without 340B, not only would she not be able to afford her medication, but she would also be forced to choose between affording her home or affording her own health. {time} 2000 In Strafford County, in my district, there is another New Hampshire resident who uses the 340B program for insulin for their diabetes.…”