American Quote by Heather Bresch
“As a mother of four children, I want to know the drugs I'm giving them are safe. And as an American businesswoman, I want to keep jobs here, and that means making sure foreign drug plants have to meet the same standards as domestic ones.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Congressional Hearing on Drug Safety, 2015
She wants assurance that drugs given to her children are safe and that foreign manufacturers meet the same safety standards as domestic ones to protect health and preserve jobs.
In simple terms: Ensuring drug safety and fair standards protects families and jobs.
Key Takeaway
Demand equal safety standards for all drugs.
Themes
public health
economics
regulation
Mood
concerned
pragmatic
Type
advocacy
policy‑oriented
When to use this quote
- policy making
- consumer advocacy
- corporate responsibility
- healthcare decisions
Key Concepts
drug safety
foreign manufacturing
job security
Questions to Reflect On
- What mechanisms ensure foreign drug safety?
- How can job preservation align with strict standards?
A Different Perspective
Balancing safety with economic impact can be complex.
