Lloyd Doggett: “The attitude was best captured by one pharmaceutical executive who…”

On the recordSeptember 25, 2018

The attitude was best captured by one pharmaceutical executive who within the last month said that he had a, ``moral requirement . . . to sell the product for the highest price.'' Today's two minor prescription drugs bills are being passed in this process that is called ``suspension.'' But let's not create any further suspense for families that are in need on their healthcare costs. Let's approve real, comprehensive prescription drug pricing reform in a new Congress that is not indifferent to the needs of American healthcare consumers.

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Lloyd Doggett

Democratic · Texas

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Sep 25, 2018

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