Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of the HALT Fentanyl Act. The flow of fentanyl across our unsecure borders is not only a public health crisis but a national security crisis, as well. With as much as 90 percent of illicit fentanyl coming from China, the Chinese Communist Party has a hand in the poisoning of American citizens. Our communities are becoming all too familiar with the danger that this toxic substance poses. Fentanyl poisoning is now the number one cause of death among adults between 18 and 49, resulting in the deaths of tens of thousands of Americans. That is why I am proud to cosponsor the HALT Fentanyl Act, which will permanently reschedule fentanyl and ensure the Federal Government recognizes this substance for the deadly threat it is. It will give our law enforcement the tools they need to combat this danger, and it will empower researchers to better understand the full scope of the drug's impact on Americans' health. We owe a solution to the families who have lost a loved one to fentanyl. This bill is that solution, and I urge all my colleagues to vote ``yes'' on the HALT Fentanyl Act. Recognizing Dr. Clayton Chau”