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Michael Burgess

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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.

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Sep 24, 2019

As a physician, I am uncomfortable with the idea of government action restricting American patients' access to lifesaving medications.

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Sep 24, 2019

This committee has a history of working in a bipartisan manner to improve generic and biosimilar competition.

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Sep 24, 2019

I am committed to addressing this issue and lowering out-of-pocket costs for patients.

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Sep 24, 2019

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?

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Sep 24, 2019

Every one of us has heard passionate personal stories from our constituents about the ever-increasing costs of prescription drugs.

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Sep 24, 2019

I support bipartisan solutions to lower drug prices for American patients.

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Sep 24, 2019

Regrettably, we are holding a quickly assembled partisan hearing on this topic today.

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Sep 24, 2019

I am uncomfortable with the idea of government action restricting patients' access to lifesaving medications.

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Sep 24, 2019

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.

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Sep 18, 2019

It was tough sledding. It was hard on your men and women who work in Customs and Border Protection.

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Sep 18, 2019

I think that there is significant danger to children in making that journey.

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Sep 18, 2019

But until Congress changes the law, Chief, you have got to follow the law, right?

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