11/19/2013
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"I believe that when 35 million Americans are unable to afford to fill their prescriptions, as is the case now in this country, that constitutes a public health crisis."
"Do you think, Dr. Califf, that that type of expenditure has any impact on the fact that we pay, by far, the highest prices in the world for prescription drugs?"
"While last year, the top four drug companies in this country made $57 billion in profit in 1 year, I heard concern that drug companies are not doing well."
"I would not support your nomination, because I believed you were not strong enough on the most important issue that the American people are concerned about with regard to prescription drugs."