We've had a long-standing invitation with them to sit down and discuss their concerns and clear up misunderstanding about our efforts. Our objective is to promote the development of new drugs, while also making sure there is access to medicines for those with HIV/AIDS and other patients, and that they'll continue to get the most effective medicines. But the FTA will not increase the price of generic and innovative drugs.

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