Skyrocketing drug prices on American Families. I recognize myself for five minutes to give an Opening Statement. Today we are closing this work. The way we started our work with this congress. A hearing on Prescription Drug prices. This is a bipartisan issue. That focuses on the many years. The first witness at our hearing was a woman named antoinette. A mother whose daughter died at 22 years of age after rationing insulin because she could not afford it. It was the subject of our hearing on hiv prevention drugs in may. Today, five patients and a Family Member are here to share their stories. I urge all members who go back to your districts and to talk to your constituents about their experiences struggling to pay for lifesaving drugs. I fear you will discover that we are facing a drug crisis in america. We have seen time and time again Drug Companies, skyrocketing prices, forcing families to make gutwrenching choices every day. Many families and having to choose between caring for the
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The committee will come to order. Without objection, the chair is authorized to declare a recess of the committee at any time. This phone Committee Hearing is convening regarding the patients perspective and the devastating impacts of marketing drug prices on American Families. I recognize myself for five minutes, to give an Opening Statement. Today we are closing this work period, the way we started our work. With a hearing on the Prescription Drug prices. This is a bipartisan issue and i have focused on for many years. The first witness at our hearing this congress was a woman named antoinette worsham. A mother whose daughter died at 22. Years of age after rising insulin because she could not afford it. And it was the subject of our hearing on hiv prevention drugs in may. Today, five patients and her family members are here to share their stories. I urge all members to go back to your districts and to talk to your constituents about their experiences struggling to pay for lifesaving
Between caring for themselves and their loved ones or paying for basic necessities. These skyrocketing prices are forcing families to take on debt, sacrifice their homes or sacrifice their healthcare all together. Imagine having to pick between having a roof over your head or protecting your childs life. Between eating that day or taking a pill that you need to simply stay alive. For americans around the country these situations are an every day reality. Think about it. Americans are dying every year while pharmaceutical companies enjoy more and more profits. Our Witnesses Today represent the one in four americans who struggle to afford the drugs that keep them healthy and in many cases keep them alive. Unfortunately Drug Companies continue to raise prices, rake in record profits and lavishly reward their executives and shareholders, all while stifling competition and preventing access to lifesaving drugs. Drug Companies Make up only a quarter of the healthcare industry, but they colle