Developed into a superb Institution Anti National Constitution center and philadelphia is honored to bring together former Supreme Court clerks for a union, representing clerks from, 25 justices over 50 terms to come and celebrate this, i am jeffrey rosen, the president of the National Constitution senator and philadelphia and a professor here at the George Washington law school. Im happy that both of the institutions that i care so much about have united for this important topic. The Constitution Center in philadelphia has an Inspiring Mission from the congress and that is to bring together citizens from different perspectives to educate themselves and celebrate this great document of human freedom that binds us, the us constitution. We do that by assembling panels and podcasts and educational materials that bring together leading thinkers in america from all perspectives to explore areas of agreement and disagreement about the constitution. The most exciting platform for our educatio
Welcome to our symposium. Anniversary of the Supreme Court. Congress, 100 years ago this year, congress authorized each justice to have a stenographer and a clerk. Ever since then, developed into a superb institution and the National Constitution center in philadelphia is honored to bring together former Supreme Court clerks for the first time in history for an all clerk reunion. Representing clerks from 25 justices over 50 terms to come and celebrate this great anniversary. I am jeffrey rosen. Im the president of the National Constitution center in philadelphia. Also i press on trend professor here at George Washington law school. I am so thankful they have united for this important academic symposium. The Constitution Center has a very Inspiring Mission from the u. S. Congress. That is to bring together citizens of different perspectives to educate themselves and celebrate this great document of human freedom. We do that by assembling panels and podcasts and most importantly educatio
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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
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