I've attended more funerals and I care to share with
y'all this committee.
I could sit here and cry for days about the
caskets I've carried of people I love dearly,
deeply in my soul. Good people,
not just drug addicts. Uncles,
friends, cousins, normal people. And I also understand the paradox
of my history as a drug dealer standing in front
of this committee.
But equally, I think that's what makes me perfect to
talk about this.
I was a part of the problem.
I am here now standing as a man that wants
to be a part of the solution.
It is time for us to be proactive and not
reactive.
We were reactive with crack.
We were reactive with opioids.
And y'all are taking the first step at somebody in
Senate finally being proactive.
Truly believe in my heart that this bill,
that this bill will stop the supply and can help
stop the supply of fentanyl.