"Nothing brings us, Democrats and Republicans, together faster or stronger than I think this issue."
"One consistent concern I hear about from my constituents in Oregon as I hold town halls and other meetings is the high cost of prescription drugs."
"We should confront these issues now to modernize the Part D benefit, keep drugs affordable for seniors and address misaligned incentives that drive up costs."
"This hearing continues this committee's important work on bringing down the costs of prescription drugs for seniors, frankly for all Americans, and patients across the country, but especially seniors ..."
"We are going to repeat the mistakes of the past by doubling down on failed efforts from President Obama's Green Jobs Program."
"I am disappointed that we are starting off this way, but I continue to remain hopeful that we can get back on track."
"But at the end of the day, we have to put the patient, the consumer, first in everything that we do."
"As yet another week goes by without a single substantive legislative accomplishments, the Democrats are still struggling with the basic principle of regular order."
"It is critical we work toward ensuring that all diabetics have access to insulin."
"Hon. Greg Walden, a Representative in Congress from the State of Oregon, opening statement."
"We should have real oversight hearings to better understand the needs and to discover that there are gaps."