Frank Pallone actually said...

"it's time for Congress to act."

"We must approach the substance use epidemic as a public health crisis and take the lead on destigmatizing effective treatments."

"So Congress can help us, you know, expand awareness about the importance of medical training and nurse--nursing training on addiction."

"I want to applaud the bold approach in that to reducing overdose deaths and the urgency in which you intend to act."