G. K. Butterfield actually said...

"Prescription drug diversion is an ever-growing problem in our country."

"It is unconscionable that since 1990, the deaths resulting from an overdose of prescription drugs have risen."

"I stand ready to work with each of you, Madam Chair, and our colleagues and witnesses to curtail prescription drug abuse in the United States of America."

"On behalf of the more than two million men and women of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States and our Auxiliaries, we thank you for introducing H.R. 3483, the Veterans Education Equity Act..."