Political Quotes

“I thank the chairman. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of the 21st Century Cures Act and add my voice to the steady stream of acclaim this legislation has already received. American families and communities are suffering from rare diseases, and this innovative legislation works to align Federal incentives and regulations with the science and technology that make treatments and cures possible and attainable. I am proud to have supported this bill all along the way. This package includes mental health reform--work that I am grateful to have been a part of during my time on the Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee with Chairman Murphy. His tireless efforts will benefit many individuals and families who struggle with mental illness and substance abuse. This bill also includes $1 billion for grants to States to fight opioid abuse. A recent report shows that my home State of Ohio leads the Nation in opioid overdose deaths. This funding is sorely needed to address the issue head on. I ask my colleagues to support the Cures bill today.”