They were all unsuccessful in the legislative route because of the ability of the people who oppose (the imports) to stifle them.

It's an issue of patient safety. We're not talking about Viagra and narcotics abuse. We are talking about people with breast cancer, heart disease and diabetes on established medication. Who is going to be liable for these people going off medical regimens and suffering or even dying?

Having a clean slate to start with is absolutely great.

The pharmaceutical industry has done an enormous amount of lobbying of politicians in the states and the federal government. That's why it's such an amazing example in Nevada.

Many people will still gain a huge benefit from coming to Canada.

It's a cat-and-mouse game with the pharmaceutical companies. They are extremely powerful.