George Butterfield actually said...

"Mexican criminal drug networks are mass producing illicit fentanyl and fentanyl-laced fake pills using chemicals sourced largely from China and are distributing these pills through U.S. criminal netwo..."

"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."