Political Quotes

“Thank you, Mr. President. Very few people know what is actually happening in your life. In order to get help, you have to be willing to openly talk about your issues, and most of us fear being harshly judged--and rightfully so. Trying to treat a person with addiction issues by using medication only or therapy only is like trying to extinguish a raging house fire with a garden hose. She said: I was fortunate enough to have found a medication-based treatment program in my area, which is paid for by my insurance. She is going to move forward, and she wanted this story to be told. She said she wanted people to know how difficult it is. What we need to know as policymakers is how hard it is for people in our States who realize they need help and can't find it. So what I ask all of us to do--this CARA bill is a step in the right direction. It is a piece of legislation that is much needed. As we move forward today on this piece of legislation, I hope we will find basically the support that people are needing to fight this opiate addiction. Thank you, Mr. President. I yield the floor. Cloture Motion The PRESIDING OFFICER. Pursuant to rule XXII, the Chair lays before the Senate the pending cloture motion, which the clerk will state. The legislative clerk read as follows: Cloture Motion We, the undersigned Senators, in accordance with the provisions of rule XXII of the Standing Rules of the Senate, do hereby move to bring to a close debate on Senate amendment No.…”