01/22/2017
https://transcripts.cnn.com...
"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..."
"It is a moral issue--how many people in this country will suffer, and how many will die very painful deaths because they can not access the drugs they need because of the excessive costs."
"I am just trying to get an overview here."
"that is unacceptable, particularly in the circumstances where we are talking about a life-saving drug and the rationing is entirely avoidable."