Political Quotes

“Mr. President, as a parent and grandparent, I have long been concerned about the dangers that face our kids. I have been especially concerned about the large amount of dangerous drugs in this country and their use by anybody but particularly young people. It is clear drug dealers will stop at nothing to get our kids hooked on drugs. All too often, we learn of new and emerging threats to communities that often have negative impacts on our youth. But when these drug threats emerge, it is crucial that we unite to halt the spread of the problem before it consumes families and communities. Today we are confronted with new and very dangerous substances packaged as somewhat innocent products. Specifically, young people are able to go online and/or to the nearest shopping mall and purchase incense laced with chemicals that alter mind and body. These products are commonly referred to as ``K2'' or ``Spice,'' among other names. I have a chart Members can see behind me. They can see the package varieties of K2 products. I will not go into detail, but look at them. Specifically, kids are able to actually purchase these products with a great amount of ease. Kids and drug users are smoking this product in order to obtain what they think is a legal high, and the word ``legal'' tends to imply harmless. It is believed K2 products emerged on the scene beginning 4 or 5 years ago. Their use spread quickly through Europe and the United States.…”