Political Quotes

On the recordApril 18, 2023
the determination about whether drugs are safe and effective needs to be left to the experts at FDA, not politicians and certainly not judges.
Said by
Martin Heinrich
Democratic · New Mexico

Editor's note · Context

Heinrich emphasizes the importance of FDA's authority over drug safety, rejecting political interference.

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