WASHINGTON, DC - U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Fred Upton (R-MI) issued the following statement after President Obama’s final State of the Union address:
“Traditionally, not a lot happens with a lame duck president. But we have an incredible opportunity before us in 2016 to make a positive and lasting difference in paving the way for more life-saving cures and treatments. A better future for patients. A better future for their loved ones. The talk of a ‘moon shot’ is the exact mindset we need - America can and should lead the way. I spent some time with Vice President Biden before the speech, and he is committed to helping us get important, bipartisan reforms through the Senate and into law. We welcome every voice, including the president’s and vice president’s to the conversation, as we work to get 21st Century Cures across the finish line. The clock is ticking for every family facing an incurable disease - let’s get the job done and deliver #CuresNow."
Chairman Upton greets Vice President Joe Biden prior to the president’s State of the Union to discuss 21st Century Cures and the effort to deliver #CuresNow. Upton looks forward to working with the Vice President.
