Frank Pallone actually said...

"I believe maintaining the heightened protections of Part 2 remain vital to ensuring all individuals with substance abuse disorder can seek treatment for their substance abuse disorder with confidence ..."

"The opioid epidemic continues to devastate this country, and virtually no community in America has been left untouched."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman."

"I think it is a well-intended bill, but I think it is inadequate for the purpose that we need to look at these things more carefully."