Political Quotes

“Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of H.R. 6074, an emergency supplemental appropriations bill to fund the U.S. response to the coronavirus. When the news broke about this virus, the administration was able to respond immediately with reserve funds the Committee on Appropriations created for the Department of Health and Human Services and the U.S. Agency for International Development. These funds were championed by Republican leaders of our subcommittees and had broad bipartisan support. It is my hope that the supplemental funding bill will receive the same level of cooperation. Madam Speaker, the bill before us today will allow the administration to continue its efforts to address the virus, both at home and abroad. Specifically, the bill includes funds for the development of broadly available testing kits to diagnose those who may be infected, medicines to minimize the symptoms of the disease, and vaccines to prevent its spread. An overwhelming majority of our drug ingredients, pharmaceuticals, and medical devices are manufactured overseas. It is critical that we increase domestic drug production, increase the safety of the medical supply chain, and identify potential shortages. That is why this bill also includes funds for the Food and Drug Administration to further ensure the safety and security of all Americans.…”