Peter Welch actually said...

"We have worked in a bipartisan manner on lowering drug costs over the last several years."

"I look forward to hearing from our witnesses, or our witness, on whether the current structure of how Part B drugs are reimbursed--can and should be modified to foster competition and to lower prices."

"One consistent concern I hear about from my constituents in Oregon, and I have done 20 town halls so far this year, is the high cost of prescription drugs."

"We can't wash our hands of the taxpayers' dollars just because we give it to the World Bank."