Political Quotes

“Today I rise to address an issue that impacts all our congressional districts and communities: the opioid crisis. For years now, it seems that the only news about it has been bad news: 70,000 overdose deaths in 2017, widespread importation of deadly drugs like fentanyl, families devastated, lives wasted. But now, finally, some good news to report. In my district, specifically, in Hamilton County, we have had a 20 percent decrease in opioid deaths in the first half of 2018. The decline is the result of multiple prevention efforts, a task force of first responders, law enforcement, health officials, and community leaders all working together to tackle this deadly epidemic. Their efforts are truly saving lives in our community. Most importantly, their successes can be used as a model to help save thousands and thousands of lives across the country. And I can't think of any better news than that. ____________________”