Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume. Mr. Speaker, I support H.R. 5329, the Poison Center Network Enhancement Act. This is legislation that will reauthorize the national network of poison control centers. {time} 1645 Poison control centers are on the front lines of the opioid crisis. They offer free, confidential, expert medical advice 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. By reauthorizing this essential system resource, we will help reduce visits to the emergency rooms and save countless lives. I want to thank the leadership of Representative Susan Brooks and Eliot Engel, my colleagues, along with Representatives Joe Barton and Diana DeGette, who worked hard on this legislation to get it right and get it to the floor in a bipartisan manner and, I would dare say, out of committee in a unanimous vote. Mr. Speaker, I yield such time as she may consume to the gentlewoman from Indiana (Mrs. Brooks), a leader in this effort.”