Arlen Specter: “I further introduce the reauthorization for the Office of National Drug Control Policy Act of 2006. Senators Hatch…”

“I further introduce the reauthorization for the Office of National Drug Control Policy Act of 2006. Senators Hatch, Biden, and Grassley have worked with me on this issue. This is the office to establish our drug policy. Since 2001, according to the ONDCP--the Office of National Drug Control Policy--the combined use of illicit drugs by 8th, 10th, and 12th graders has decreased by some 19 percent. We have seen a serious problem with methamphetamine. This agency is very important to carry out the administration's policy to try to reduce drug usage. I ask unanimous consent that the full text of my prepared statement be printed in the Record. Introductory Statement--``Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006'' Mr. President, to reiterate I seek recognition today to introduce the ``Office of National Drug Control Policy Reauthorization Act of 2006'' and ask for the support of my colleagues for this important legislation concerning the war on illegal drugs. This bill re-authorizes the Office of National Drug Control Policy--(``ONDCP'')--the Administration's office responsible for establishing policy and objectives to reduce illicit drug use, manufacturing, and trafficking, drug-related crime and violence, and drug-related health consequences. Senators Biden, Hatch and Grassley have worked diligently with me in crafting this bill to provide authorization for ONDCP and its programs, and maintain a high level of Congressional oversight.…”