Political Quotes

“this legislation will close a loophole in federal law that allows dangerous drugs--particularly drugs used in connection with date rape--to be legally imported into the United States. Federal, state and local law enforcement agencies; drug abuse prevention organizations; independent studies; and media reports have raised serious concerns about the trafficking of controlled substances from Mexico. Right now, uppers, downers, hallucinogens, and date rape drugs similar to Rohypnol may be easily obtained from so-called ``health-care providers'' or ``pharmacists'' in Mexico with no documentation of medical need. According to DEA, these drugs are frequently resold illegally in the United States. This situation is especially dangerous because these powerful drugs may be used in connection with date-rapes. While Rohypnol--the most well-known date-rape drug--has been banned in the U.S., it is still being used to rape young women, and many other dangerous controlled substances have taken its place. Jane Maxwell, director of the Texas Commission on Alcohol and Drug Abuse (TCADA) says that this loophole continues to allow date-rape drugs to cross the border.”