Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I simply want to add my appreciation and thanks to the chairman and ranking members that you have just heard from for this momentous agreement before us today. And I would like to especially commend our big chairman, Frelinghuysen, for the work he has done on this bill, but, more importantly, the work he has done throughout his career in this body. Mr. Frelinghuysen, you are a great friend, a great Member of this body, a great leader, and you will be missed. {time} 1515 Once again, we are demonstrating that the Appropriations Committee can and will do everything in our power to get the job done. I especially appreciate the committee's continued commitment to address the addiction crisis. This bill maintains a comprehensive focus on prevention, treatment, and education, following the holistic model of Operation UNITE in my congressional district, and it provides a record $6.6 billion toward those programs. You have all heard me talk endlessly, if you will, about the devastation brought by opioid abuse touching so many lives around the country over the last 20 years. Chairman Cole has been a truly incredible leader and partner in combating this epidemic, and I am confident that this bill will bring substantial relief to our communities in need.…”