Mr. Speaker, I'd like to personally recognize the work of Lori as well as Dr. Timothy Westlake of Waukesha, Wisconsin, for spearheading legislation in the Wisconsin state legislature that culminated in the bill being debated before us today. Since2017, Since 2017, they have been working on a permanent solution and that is scheduling fentanyl as a substance. One item. It is the most important thing that this House of Representatives will do in this Congress. Thank you. And I yield back. (01:48–01:59)
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