I want to come visit your district, because I understand that you've got some great faith-based situations there.
Elijah Cummings
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Elijah E. Cummings was a prominent American politician and civil rights advocate who served as a member of the United States House of Representatives from Maryland's 7th congressional district from 1996 until his death in 2019. A member of the Democratic Party, Cummings was known for his commitment to social justice and his efforts to address issues such as healthcare, education, and civil rights. Throughout his tenure, he was a vocal advocate for the rights of marginalized communities and worked to ensure equitable access to resources and opportunities.
Finally, thank God, we are dealing with is not as a Black/White thing. Not as a rural/city thing. None of that. We are dealing with as a human problem.
You know, one of the reason I think, and I was surprised too Welch, but they have been rationing the drug.
If you come here and say things that are not accurate, I will hold you accountable.
It has taken a different flavor since President Trump has taken office and that is disgraceful.
I want to thank the gentleman for what he said. He basically have adopted something that I have been advocating for years.
It is disheartening. It does not show that he has the proper sense of urgency on this problem.
My point is that we have now moved, and people I think are -- kind of used to paint the drug problem as a Black thing. It is not a Black thing.
The Administration's strategy reflects an in-depth understanding of the addiction crisis, the means to save American lives today.
The only criterion that really matters is reducing the number of death of Americans caused by these dangerous drugs.
The Coast Guard did not have specific involvement in the drafting and review of the National Drug Control Strategy.
I am just being honest with you. I am trying to be effective and efficient. We got people dying. That is all.
As of January 2019, the White House had not responded to our request for information.
What surprised us this time was, you know, not even want to have discussions.
We contacted White House Counsel's Office in April 2017 and January 2018 to solicit information from the Executive Office of the President related to coordinating travel for the President and any costs associated with White House staff…





