Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I rise in support of H.R. 5353, Eliminating Opioid Related Infectious Diseases Act, which will authorize the CDC, the Centers for Disease Control, to work with States to improve education, surveillance, and treatment of infections associated with injection drug use. Injection drug use is a well-known route for the transmission of blood-borne infections, particularly human immunodeficiency virus, or HIV, and hepatitis. By supporting a national elimination initiative, H.R. 5353 will help reduce the serious, costly, and life-threatening infections that can be associated with illicit drug use. I want to thank my colleague, Leonard Lance from New Jersey. He has been a real leader in this effort, bringing this to our attention. He wasn't alone. Representative Joe Kennedy, Chris Collins, Anna Eshoo, Joe Barton, and Doris Matsui also were very much involved in the creation of this legislative initiative. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to the gentleman from New Jersey (Mr. Lance) to speak on his legislation.”