Political Quotes

“Today, the House is going to have an opportunity to do something that has long-needed to be done and will benefit every single American in every single business that is providing health insurance for their valued employees. We have a chance to pass the Elijah E. Cummings Lower Drug Costs Now Act. Here is what is significant about it, but first a word about Elijah: In April of 2017, Elijah and I went to the White House and met with President Trump, who said all the right things: ``Why are we getting ripped off by Pharma?'' ``Why can't we import safe medications?'' ``Why can't we lower costs?'' Today, President Trump, we are going to do it. Two things are finally being done: First, the House of Representatives, on behalf of all consumers, is going to allow the Health and Human Services secretary to negotiate prices, not just pay the rip-off prices demanded. Second, we are adopting an idea that President Trump had: ``Put a cap, 120 percent.'' We will not pay more than that, what other countries pay for the same medication. President Trump put it in his blunt way: ``We are being suckers.'' We are putting a cap on that price. This will lower the cost of prescription drugs over 10 years by a half a trillion dollars. Finally, our government is standing up on behalf of consumers in not protecting Pharma against unlimited price gouging. And second, what is inspiring to me about this is the benefits go to everyone.…”