We need parity in mental health and substance use treatment.

We were already, Nationwide, losing tens of thousands of Americans to drug overdoses. And the problem has only gotten worse.

Our communities owe a great debt to the folks at BMC.

This is another woman who is everywhere.

Congress should take steps to expand telehealth flexibilities beyond the pandemic.

This legislation would provide State and local governments the resources to combat substance use; to invest in biomedical research, public health surveillance, and professional training; and to expand access to naloxone.

We have an opportunity here not just to build back to where we were before the pandemic, but to drastically improve our public health infrastructure.

Thank you for having this hearing today.

I was very happy to see President Biden's commitment back as a candidate to invest $125 billion over 10 years in substance use disorder and the opioid crisis.

It is clear that more resources are needed.

This is a bipartisan hearing. In fact, it was Ranking Member Kennedy's suggestion to hold it.

Cryptocurrencies have turned out to be a fourth-rate alternative to real currency.

Look, cryptocurrencies like Bitcoin are terrible for the environment, and that would be true regardless of whether we were getting anything productive out of that energy usage or not.

Many cryptocurrencies are created through 'proof-of-work' mining that involves using computers to solve useless mathematical puzzles.

We have talked a lot today about the dangers that cryptocurrencies pose to our economy.

Crypto is a lousy investment. Unlike, say, the stock market, the cryptoworld currently has no consumer protection.

They are much riskier. They are dangerous to both their users and, as they grow, to the broader financial system.

Thank you, Mr. Giancarlo. I appreciate it.

The risks of replaying the experience of the 19th century are real.

Many cryptocurrencies are created through proof-of-work mining. It involves using computers to solve useless mathematical puzzles.

The threats posted by crypto show that Congress and Federal regulators can't continue to hide out.

I want to thank Senator Kennedy for being such a great partner and for suggesting this hearing.

The United States should begin the development of an effective and secure digital dollar.

I understand why Americans can be very dissatisfied with the banking industry.

Crypto has become a haven for illegal activity.