George Butterfield actually said...

"Among African-American individuals, the opioid overdose death rate increased by some 40 percent. This is tragic, and we must take action to address this trend."

"It is absolutely unacceptable that the Department of Justice is not participating in this conversation. Shame on them."

"As we consider legislation to address the opiate crisis, we must pay special attention to communities that have been historically marginalized."

"Now is the time to do the right thing and to get this done."