Political Quotes

Kelly Ayotte: We've seen almost a 60-percent increase in drug deaths because of, you know, the inexpensive nature of heroin, and the…

On the recordMarch 2, 2015
We've seen almost a 60-percent increase in drug deaths because of, you know, the inexpensive nature of heroin, and the addictive nature of it.
Said by
Kelly Ayotte
Republican · New Hampshire

Editor's note · Context

Ayotte highlights the rising drug deaths in her state due to heroin's low cost and high addiction rates.

Share

More from Kelly Ayotte

Jul 18, 2026

Agriculture is an important part of our state’s economy and heritage, and I appreciate the bill’s intent to provide additional meat processing access for small farmers and producers.

newhampshirebulletin.com
Jul 10, 2026

I think you can expect that in my next biennial budget, we’re going to have expansion of those opportunities as it relates not only to child care but other workforce areas I think we can expand.

newhampshirebulletin.com
Jul 5, 2026

Before the Boston Tea Party, we had the Pine Tree Riots here in New Hampshire. That's because the British tried to come in and tax our pine trees and take them for their own, and we said no way.

foxnews.com

Other voices in this conversation