George Butterfield actually said...

"We need to provide greater support for rehabilitation initiatives so those who are addicted to prescription drugs have access to the help they medically need."

"Efforts in one state may yield declines in the number of pills dispensed, hospitalizations, or deaths, any of which are very commendable achievements within that state's border, but how can we be sure..."

"In a perfect world the answer to this problem is personal responsibility, but in the real world it is clear the Federal Government does have a defined role to play."

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