Political Quotes

“I thank my colleague from Michigan for her leadership and for guiding this debate on the floor today. Madam Chair, I rise to speak in support of H.R. 3, the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act, named after a man who I have great respect for, who was a mentor of mine, and who fought so hard to hold Big Pharma accountable. Today is a big day for the American people because we are finally putting their health over the interests of Big Pharma's profits. I am speaking in support of this legislation for the hundreds, if not thousands, of constituents who have shared their stories with me throughout this year. This issue is the single most important issue in my district. I am speaking in support of people like my constituent Mario. About a year ago, Mario was diagnosed with diabetes and recently sought care for a lesion on his foot that wouldn't heal. Because he couldn't afford the proper medications, Mario ended up losing his toe and had to leave his job. His daughter had to drop out of college to work full time to help pay for Mario's medications. This is an issue that not only impacts the lives of the patients who are in desperate need of lifesaving medications to stay healthy, but it is also impacting those who love and care for them. It is altering the future of their families.…”