Sanders rips Biden for congratulating pharmaceutical companies during a fundraiser

Sen. Bernie SandersBernie SandersGun Control: Campaigning Against Legislation Booker defends a middle-of-the-road approach to health care: "We will fight to make it happen". Sunday shows in preview: Democratic candidates make the round after debate More (I-Vt.) Criticized another Democratic presidential candidate Joe BidenJoe BidenBiden deplores whites' supremacy in keynote address on civil rights movement's website Gun Control: Campaign against Sunday's Legislative Agenda – Weapons dominate after democratic debate MORE to rent pharmaceutical companies at a fundraiser.

Sanders claimed that he did not agree with Biden, saying the companies were "greedy, corrupt and committed to pricing," according to a statement obtained by The Hill.

"At a time when their behavior literally kills people every day, the United States needs a president who will not appease and compliment pharmaceutical companies. We need a president who will attack the pharmaceutical industry – whether he likes it or not. When we defeat Donald TrumpDonald John TrumpHarris denounces Kavanaugh's fictitious nomination process and calls for his indictment after the allegation of sexual misconduct. Celebrating "Hispanic Heritage Month" at Trump's Age Do not play Charlie Brown at Lucy, an Iranian MOREthat's exactly what we're going to do, "the statement said.

The former vice president congratulated pharmaceutical pharmaceutical companies for a fundraiser Saturday, reported Bloomberg.

"By the way, there are excellent pharmaceutical companies, with the exception of a few opioid groups," Biden said at the event.

Biden and Sanders clashed with Sen. Elizabeth WarrenElizabeth Ann WarrenGun Control: Campaigning Against Legislation Booker defends a middle-of-the-road approach to health care: "We will fight to make it happen" Democrats defend the electoral appeal of "Medicare for All" PLUS (D-Mass.), During the Democratic debate Thursday during the discussion of their plans for health care.

The former vice president criticized Sanders' "Medicare for All" plan for its cost too high, while Sanders defended the plan by asserting that it aligned with the health systems of the country. Other countries. Biden wants to reform the Affordable Care Act.

Sanders advocated reducing the power of pharmaceutical companies to reduce costs for patients.