"Every one of us has heard passionate personal stories from our constituents about the ever-increasing costs of prescription drugs."
"Regrettably, we are holding a quickly assembled partisan hearing on this topic today."
"I am committed to addressing this issue and lowering out-of-pocket costs for patients."
"I support bipartisan solutions to lower drug prices for American patients."
"I think I can speak for other Members of this committee and the American people in saying that we should work together to fix drug prices."
"Speaker Pelosi said 'The issue of the cost of prescription drugs is one subject that can make grown men cry,' but how about a cure for a life-threatening illness for your loved one?"
"It was tough sledding. It was hard on your men and women who work in Customs and Border Protection."
"I think that there is significant danger to children in making that journey."
"But until Congress changes the law, Chief, you have got to follow the law, right?"
"If they are out of space and you are out of money for disposables and things that you might need to take care of people, you are in a world of hurt, right?"
"I believe it is absolutely mission critical that we have a more structured, unified approach to that."