We did this in the inflation Reduction act. They just announced some of the first set of drugs, drugs that have come out, and this would stop that from happening. We pay sometimes 20 times more than Canada or Europe for the exact same drugs. And it would not allow us to be able to negotiate for lower drug prices as we are right now through Medicare. It would push to privatize Medicare and move seniors to private health insurance plans. (43:39–43:46)
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