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Jeff Merkley: “I think there is a lot of interest in this hearing and the role of generic drugs and the role that they can play in…”

On the recordSeptember 20, 2016
I think there is a lot of interest in this hearing and the role of generic drugs and the role that they can play in diminishing drug prices in America.
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Jeff Merkley
Democratic · Oregon

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Merkley emphasizes the importance of generic drugs in reducing healthcare costs.

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