Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, far too many Americans have witnessed firsthand the devastating effects of drug abuse. According to the Centers for Disease Control, our country saw the largest increase in overdose deaths from 2018 to 2019. That is why this bill comes before us at a critical time, and I thank the author, Mr. Trone, for his leadership and hard work on this bill and on the entire subject. Fentanyl is one of the most dangerous synthetic opioids contributing to the opioid crisis, and since it is largely manufactured outside of the United States, it is critical that we engage closely with our international partners to combat this scourge. The FENTANYL Results Act requires the State Department to update its approach to illegal synthetic drugs. This bill opens strong channels of communications with foreign drug enforcement agencies, trains countries on how to combat synthetic drug production, and promotes exchange programs for renowned experts who can share their findings around the world. With such an imposing task ahead of us, international cooperation is critical. It is not enough to tackle this issue domestically; we also must work together with our partners around the world to stop the transit of these illicit substances. I was pleased that the House Foreign Affairs Committee passed this bill unanimously, and I urge my colleagues to join me in supporting its passage in the House today. Mr.…”