We are beginning, beginning to take on the greed of the pharmaceutical industry.
Bernie Sanders
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Bernie Sanders is an American politician and activist who has served as the junior United States senator from Vermont since 2007. A member of the Independent party, Sanders is known for his progressive policies and advocacy for social justice, healthcare reform, and income equality. He previously served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1991 to 2007, where he was the first independent elected to the House in 40 years. Throughout his career, Sanders has been a vocal critic of economic inequality and corporate influence in politics.
Let's be clear, Johnson & Johnson, Merck, and Bristol-Myers Squibb are not just charging higher prices in the United States compared to other countries.
10 of the top pharmaceutical companies in America made over $110 billion in profits in 2022.
Adam Smith hated monopolies. It was the No. 1 thing he hated the most, monopolies.
I am especially impressed by the Pfizer drug company--Pfizer is not here this morning contributing $1 million to the Republican Party in Kentucky.
Americans are forced to pay higher and higher prices for the drugs they need to survive.
82 percent of Americans say the cost of prescription drugs is too high and 73 percent say that the Government is not doing enough to regulate drug prices.
the need to substantially lower the outrageous price of prescription drugs in this country.
Sanders Ahead of Vote to Subpoena CEOs to Testify on Outrageously High Prices of Prescription Drugs in America
Johnson & Johnson prices Stelara exorbitantly in comparison to other high-income markets.
Merck has managed to extend its monopoly pricing power over Januvia through unfair patenting practices.
Merck has managed to extend its monopoly pricing power over Januvia through unfair patenting practices.





