[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 97 (Tuesday, June 11, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H4401]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        PRESCRIPTION DRUG COSTS

  (Mr. CARSON of Indiana asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, everyone knows that Americans pay 
too much for their prescription drugs, and something must be done.
  That is why I am pleased House Democrats are addressing the rising 
costs of these medications. We have passed legislation like H.R. 987 
and H.R. 1503, both of which can lower the cost of prescription drugs 
by helping to bring a greater number of generic drugs to market, but we 
can't stop there.
  We must act boldly and in a bipartisan manner, Mr. Speaker, to 
confront the obstacles that stand between hardworking Americans and 
affordable prescriptions necessary for their well-being. In the 
wealthiest nation in the world, Mr. Speaker, no one should have to face 
these barriers to affordable, quality healthcare.

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