Political Quotes

“37 million people in our country have diabetes. And it is absolutely wrong that many of them cannot afford the insulin they need to live. I have heard from people in my State who risk their life and ration their insulin to make ends meet. All the while, drug companies are jacking up prices. The cost of insulin has tripled over the last decade, and it is not like it is three times better. The reality is, the cost of insulin isn't just out of control; it is devastating people and not just seniors but workers and students and parents who are just trying to get insulin for their kids. We have an opportunity here to make a difference and permanently cap insulin at $35 a month. It will save money. It will save lives. This should not be a hard vote to cast. A budget waiver will continue allowing people to get insulin at $35 a month. I urge my colleagues on both sides of the aisle not to remove this provision from the underlying bill. The PRESIDING OFFICER. The Senator from South Carolina. Point of Order”