Political Quotes

“I would like to speak to a specific aspect of the bill that reflects, I think, the bipartisan spirit, the working together to the benefit of individual patients or future patients, to the benefit of children today, of hard-working men and women across this country. It has to do with the whole topic of dissemination of scientific medical information. This aspect of the Food and Drug Administration Modernization and Accountability Act of 1997 is a very important one, but one that has been contentious in many ways and in many people's minds has been the most contentious part of the FDA bill. It all stems back to legislation that was introduced by my distinguished colleague from Florida, Mr. Mack, and myself 2 years ago. It focuses on the fundamental aspect which is so important to the practice of medicine today, to the delivery of care today, and that is to allow a free flow of good, accurate information that can be used to benefit people who need health care and health care services.”