"I hope that we can start to discuss some solutions to the issues that we discussed at the hearing in February."
"It is an important function of this committee not only to conduct oversight but to use the information that is gained from its oversight to change the law when needed."
"There has been crisis at the border."
"It is our job as Members of Congress to make sure that things, that in our jurisdiction we have the oversight to look to see, look forward and wanting to see what was the problem, how do we solve the ..."
"57 days is way too long for Congress to do its job to give you the resources you need to make the improvements that you have made."
"I think that encourages young people to say it is OK, you know, I mean that for some reason it is, and that is just my belief."
"Thank you, Chair DeGette, for holding this important hearing."
"The Energy and Commerce Committee has been steadfast in its efforts to help combat the opioid crisis."
"We have continued to ask questions and demand answers for the American people."
"I was proud to work with these three landmark bills which are advancing treatment and recovery initiatives."
"Fentanyl is a synthetic opioid that is 80 to 100 times stronger than morphine."
"The fentanyl crisis is particularly dangerous because of its high potency."