As a physician, I am uncomfortable with the idea of government action restricting American patients' access to lifesaving medications.
Michael Burgess
The Public Record
Michael Clifton Burgess is an American politician and physician who has served as the U.S. Representative for Texas's 26th congressional district since 2003. A member of the Republican Party, Burgess has focused on healthcare policy, leveraging his medical background to inform his legislative work. He has been involved in various committees and has advocated for issues such as medical research and veterans' healthcare. Burgess has also been a vocal supporter of conservative fiscal policies and has participated in discussions surrounding healthcare reform.
This committee has a history of working in a bipartisan manner to improve generic and biosimilar competition.
I am committed to addressing this issue and lowering out-of-pocket costs for patients.
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?
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 uncomfortable with the idea of government action restricting patients' access to lifesaving medications.
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.
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?





