Political Quotes

“Yesterday was big cats. Today it is big cannabis. When is it time for real COVID relief? When is it time for us to help our constituents, our small businesses, our struggling and exhausted frontline workers, and teachers? To legalize marijuana or not is one thing; to pass a bill that has no recourse for States that don't want mass legalization, which totals 35 states, is irresponsible. To not limit or regulate potency is carelessness. To not do anything to regulate advertising, which proved to be an issue with vaping when the industry targeted kids and teens, is negligent. To not provide funding for the FDA or USDA to manage the regulatory framework is reckless. Take marijuana out of the scenario. None of us would support a reckless, negligent, careless, and irresponsible bill. This flawed legislation is not time sensitive, does not require consideration this week, and should not take priority over the very serious and real issues facing our country. There are real external threats facing our Nation. We should focus on strengthening America and not weakening it. There is a lot to be done before the end of the year, and Congress must be focused on rebuilding our economy and restoring our way of life. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to vote against this bill.”