The U.S. Government does not regulate drug companies. With very few exceptions, the drug companies regulate the U.S. Government.

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.

Americans are forced to pay higher and higher prices for the drugs they need to survive.

Yes, we believe in competition, and we really believe in competition.

Adam Smith hated monopolies. It was the No. 1 thing he hated the most, monopolies.

I don't think that Judge Merck really intended that, that would be what the result of research ultimately did.

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.

I am especially impressed by the Pfizer drug company--Pfizer is not here this morning contributing $1 million to the Republican Party in Kentucky to expand its headquarters named after Republican leader Mitch McConnell.

Thank you for holding this important and timely hearing and offer our appreciation for lifting up the reality of high drug costs in the United States.

Why did a majority of Members of this Committee invite these three pharmaceutical CEOs to testify today?

Sanders Ahead of Vote to Subpoena CEOs to Testify on Outrageously High Prices of Prescription Drugs in America