I don't think it is possible to do if we just rely totally on the private sector and don't make those investments to spur this industry in order to compete with China and other countries that are making those investments.

I just don't believe that any American should have to choose between paying for the prescription drugs they need to stay healthy and other basic necessities like food and rent.

H.R. 3 gives the Secretary of Health and Human Services the ability to negotiate lower drug prices directly with drug manufacturers on high-cost prescription drugs that don't have any competition.

It is outrageous, and it is long past time that we negotiate a better deal for Americans.

I really think that healthcare is still the number one priority for the American people, and within that context lowering the costs of prescription drugs is the biggest priority.

Americans pay three, four, or 10 times the amount that people pay in other countries for the exact same drug. And how is that fair? It is not.

For too long, Americans have been forced to ration their medications, go without, or exhaust their life savings in order to afford the drugs they need.

It is long past time to negotiate lower prescription drug prices for the American people.

I want to thank the Administrator and the leadership of President Biden, that now we can actually look at this year's EPA budget with optimism about what can be achieved.

I believe the goal of reducing emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030 is necessary and achievable.

We believe the goal of reducing emissions by at least 50 percent by 2030 is necessary and achievable.

I think that the cost should be borne by the polluters and by the chemical and petroleum industry and not by taxpayers with their income tax.