Bill Pascrell: “I think that is one of the reasons that we have the problem today.”

I thank the members of the Energy and Commerce Committee on both sides of the aisle for this reauthorization act. The time flies. When we put this together 5 years ago, it was bipartisan, as well. Our fire heroes run into burning buildings…

The testimony today should upset a lot of us, that science, research, and industry has come so far to create lifesaving medicines, yet gravely ill patients might be denied access because of shortages.

And I am not giving up because if we don't do that we continue to send the wrong message to the taxpayers.

Thank you, Madam Secretary. Welcome to the neighborhood.