For years, Democrats promised to reduce drug costs. But we got it done. All they did was talk. We got it done. I tell the story of my first term, my third year. I was the first one in 28 years to lower drug prices 1/4 of 1%. I was so proud of that. I had a news conference. Ladies and gentlemen, I'd like to announce that I lowered drug prices by 1/4 of a percent. (59:18–59:25)
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Asserts that he was the first in 28 years to lower drug prices by 0.25%.
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