Political Quotes

“I thank the chairman for yielding. Mr. Speaker, just a little over a month ago, President Trump stood here at this podium behind me and told us: ``People who are terminally ill should not have to go from country to country to seek a cure.'' Along with President Trump, I want to give patients a chance right here at home. A little over a year ago, this House passed the 21st Century Cures Act, made unprecedented acceleration of discoveries. Thanks to our researchers and our academic institutions, and those working in the pharmaceutical and medical device companies, Americans have access to more and more innovative treatments. However, I continue to hear from patients with serious life-threatening conditions, including my constituents in north Texas, who are frustrated with what they see as regulatory barriers from trying and experimenting with new therapies when everything else has failed. When potentially lifesaving treatments exist but remain unavailable to patients, we have an opportunity to move past what has long been a dilemma towards delivering a hopeful message. Since 2014, 38 States, including Texas, have passed a version of right-to-try laws. I am pleased that the House of Representatives is considering right- to-try legislation that gives patients a chance at life by improving access to experimental treatments. Mr.…”