Political Quotes

“Today represents the third time this year that the House has considered legislation to deliver hope to patients who are battling terminal diseases. Twice already, a bipartisan majority of Members has supported increasing patient access to investigational drugs through a new pathway outside of the existing expanded access program, and the bill before us today is deserving of that same support. Thirty-nine States have right-to-try laws, including my home State of Oregon. While the State policies vary, they have a common goal: helping vulnerable patients. President Trump praised the movement during the State of the Union. He said: ``People who are terminally ill should not have to go from country to country to seek a cure. I want to give them a chance here at home.'' Those are the President's words. Since this time, he has continued to feverishly advocate for this legislation. For today's debate, I believe it is important to understand that it is both the background of this issue as well as the politics that have brought us back to this floor. Today, there is an existing process for patients to access unapproved drugs. The FDA oversees the expanded access program, commonly known as compassionate use. This program has been critical in helping patients access experimental or investigative drugs.…”