Political Quotes

Paul Tonko: I think this is simply stigma written into our laws.

On the recordMarch 2, 2020
I think this is simply stigma written into our laws.
Said by
Paul Tonko
Democratic · New York

Editor's note · Context

Tonko argues that legal barriers reflect societal stigma against addiction treatment.

Share

More from Paul Tonko

Dec 10, 2024

I believe that leaves the individual of focus this evening, the chairwoman of the Energy and Commerce Committee. Mr. Speaker, I yield to the gentlewoman from Washington (Mrs. Rodgers).

govinfo.gov
Jun 11, 2025

in 2017, the United States ranked 14th in the world for solar panel manufacturing. Today, we are third. This happened in large part due to Congress providing long-term certainty for tax incentives to both produce and deploy American-made…

govinfo.gov
May 23, 2026

The bill balances the need for data center development without pushing those costs onto consumers.

kansasreflector.com
Jun 12, 2025

I rise today to urge all of us to demand mental health parity enforcement in honor of a young man that I once represented, Timothy O'Clair. I first met Timothy when I served in the State Assembly in New York. Timothy played Little League…

govinfo.gov

Other voices in this conversation