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Pelosi Statement on Billy Tauzin Accepting PhRMA Position
Washington, D.C. – House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi released the following statement on Republican Congressman Billy Tauzin of Louisiana being named president and CEO of the Pharmaceutical Research and Manufacturers of America:
“As a lead negotiator on the Medicare prescription drug bill, Congressman Tauzin secured billions of taxpayer money for the big drug companies. Now as the new president and CEO of PhRMA, Mr. Tauzin will be getting millions from the drug companies in payback. The appearance is unseemly, undignified, and unethical.
“Is it the ethical standard of this Republican Congress that a Committee Chair should be able negotiate a sweetheart deal for pharmaceutical companies and for himself? Republicans have already lowered their ethical standards to allow an indicted person to serve as their leader and have indicated that they will make it more difficult to file legitimate ethics complaints. It is not surprising, but it is shameful, that House Republicans find Mr. Tauzin’s behavior to be ethical.”
“ Democrats are united in presenting a New Direction for America, one that will make our nation as strong as its people, one that brings opportunity, security, and prosperity to all Americans. ”
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi
