Political Quotes

“Mr. President, I thank the Senator from Arkansas for his work and also my other colleagues, those who have already spoken and the good Senator from Montana, who is going to speak right after. This really has been a bipartisan effort to make a difference, and I appreciate all my colleagues who are here today and who have done so much to advance this work, as well as the Senator from Kansas, who I believe will be speaking here in just a minute. I join my colleagues today to discuss our Nation's effort to battle the opioid abuse epidemic that has taken far too many lives and has affected communities both large and small. Our first responders, law enforcement officers, healthcare professionals, and medical facilities are fighting this crisis on the frontlines. That is why we worked to advance a comprehensive approach that assists these key players and empowers States and localities to combat this public health emergency. Last year, Congress passed and the President signed into law bipartisan legislation--the SUPPORT Act--to help families and communities impacted by addiction. This law supports prevention, treatment, recovery, and law enforcement efforts. Additionally, the SUPPORT Act contains language that I was able to cosponsor to prevent the sale and shipment of illicit and dangerous drugs.…”