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Democrats had something to say during PresidentDonald Trump‘s State of the Union address to Congresson Tuesday night.
Trump, 73, spoke at one point about prescription drug costs, addressing the room (and in turn, the country).
“In order to get something on drug pricing done and done quickly and properly, I’m calling for bipartisan legislation that achieves the goal of dramatically lowering prescription drug prices,” he said, continuing, “Get a bill on my desk and I will sign it into law immediately.”
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Female lawmakers at President Donald Trump’s State of the Union on Tuesday.Drew Angerer/Getty Images
It would also prevent “drug companies ripping off Americans while charging other countries less for the same drugs,” introduce “a new, $2,000 out-of-pocket limiton prescription drug costs forMedicare beneficiaries” and “[reinvest] in innovation and the search for new cures and treatments.”
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There were other tensions between President Trump and the Democrats in Congress on Tuesday. He is currently on trial in the Senate after the House’s Democratic majorityimpeached him over his Ukraine scandal, alleging he abused his power and obstructed Congress.
Trump ignored House SpeakerNancy Pelosi‘s offer of ahandshake when giving her a copyof his State of the Union address, and she was later seen shaking her head “no” when he told the assembled senators and representatives during his speech, “I keep my promises.”
As soon as he was finished addressing Congress, Pelosi, 79, stood and begantearing up her copy of his remarks.
Afterward,Pelosi told reporters, “It was the courteous thing to do considering the alternative” and that Trump had made a “dirty speech.” She went on to address the incident on social media.
“Democrats will never stop extending the hand of friendship to get the job done#ForThePeople. We will work to find common ground where we can, but will stand our ground where we cannot.#SOTU,” shetweeted along with a photoof her trying to shake Trump’s hand.
source: people.com
