09/18/2009
https://www.congress.gov...
"Therefore, if we can get cost-effective treatment to people with Hepatitis C and prevent these very, very costly procedures, in the end VA, Medicare, Medicaid, and the American people save substantial..."
"Gilead is making this drug available to countries like Egypt, which have very, very serious problems with Hepatitis C."
"I think it is important that people get it at a price they can afford it, but Americans should get it at a price they can afford as well."
"I am upset that they have chosen not to be here."