the outrageous cost of prescription drugs in America means that one out of four of our people go to the doctor, get a prescription, and they cannot afford to fill that prescription.
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.
I am especially impressed by the Pfizer drug company--Pfizer is not here this morning contributing $1 million to the Republican Party in Kentucky.
We are beginning, beginning to take on the greed of the pharmaceutical industry.
10 of the top pharmaceutical companies in America made over $110 billion in profits in 2022.
the need to substantially lower the outrageous price of prescription drugs in this country.
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.
Let us be clear, in 2022, Johnson & Johnson made nearly $18 billion in profit.
One out of four of our people go to the doctor, get a prescription, and they cannot afford to fill that prescription.
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 cost of prescription drugs in this country is putting an enormous burden on taxpayers and seniors by raising the cost of Medicare and Medicaid.
We are beginning, beginning to take on the greed of the pharmaceutical industry.
The U.S. Government does not regulate drug companies. With very few exceptions, the drug companies regulate the U.S. Government.





