Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I want to take this opportunity to acknowledge a colleague of mine and a valued member of Team Maryland, Representative David Trone. Since coming to Congress in 2018, Representative Trone has demonstrated a passion for tackling some of the most pressing issues that face our country and a persistent drive to advocate for the people of western Maryland. I am proud to have worked closely with Representative Trone over the years to fight for Marylanders on a variety of issues. The progress that Representative Trone has made in combatting the opioid crisis stands out in my mind as an example of his tenacity and effectiveness. Many regions in our country have seen the harm opioid and substance use disorders can bring to their communities, and western Maryland is no exception. When Representative Trone took office, he made it clear to his constituents that this would be a top priority of his. He quickly backed it up with action, by hitting the ground running in the House of Representatives. Representative Trone launched the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, bringing together more than 140 Members of Congress from across the country and aisle. Twenty-six of their bills became law in the 117th Congress. Representative Trone serves on the House Appropriations Committee, Budget Committee, and the Joint Economic Committee.…”