But this bill was written by and for the pharmaceutical companies. Do the Members want an example of why I say that? A few days ago the Blue Dogs met with our Secretary of Health and Human Services, Mr. Tommy Thompson, and two Democratic Senators were there, Senator Breaux and Senator Baucus. And in that meeting, a question was asked: Why is there a prohibition against the Secretary from negotiating discounted costs for America's senior citizens? And Senator Baucus said it is in there because PhRMA insisted that it be in there. Shame, shame, shame on you.
Marilyn Strickland: “But this bill was written by and for the pharmaceutical companies. Do the Members want an example of why I say that? A…”
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Criticizing a bill related to pharmaceutical companies during a House floor debate.
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