Greg Walden: “Unfortunately, today's hearing, and these bills are not adequately addressing these goals. Why would our Democratic…”

I don't have any other speakers on my side. I encourage Members to support this really important legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I have said before and I will say it again: I don't think there is a more fierce advocate for consumers than the gentlewoman who chairs the subcommittee. She has, once again, brought solid legislation to the floor. We appreciate her and…

I thank my friend and colleague from Illinois for her support of this legislation and her work on it. Once again, I urge passage of the legislation, and I yield back the balance of my time.

I want to make sure that it is a responsible way for all parties, which is why a number of us are very concerned about the administration's recent support of the waiver to release and transfer the IP for the vaccine.