"We need to go a further step and actually have the Medicaid coverage follow the individual during their incarceration."
"As founder and co-chair of the bipartisan Congressional Opioid Task Force, now a hundred members of Congress, this issue is one that impacts Republicans and Democratic districts across this country."
"if we were to design a system to fail this would be it."
"This epidemic is complex and what we have learned in New Hampshire is there is no silver bullet approach."
"we will not arrest our way out of this epidemic."
"This bill provides those tangible sustained resources of $5 billion a year over five years to our front line."
"I have heard from treatment and recovery providers, law enforcement and first responders all across New Hampshire about the need for additional resources."
"This important bill would increase the number of physicians trained in pain medicine, addiction medicine, and addiction psychiatry."
"I would be shocked for anyone to speak out against innovative solutions to address the root cause of this incredibly high recidivism rates in this country."
"The complexity of the crisis is urgent and it has devastated communities across my district, and one thing we recognize the solution must be comprehensive."
"I am also grateful to see our discussion include the Opioids Workforce Act, which I introduced with Congressman Schneider."