When we think of this period as demonstrations in the street, that was really important here, was that leading u. S. Senators were citing with the anti war faction. And the amendment to end the war, was appealing to the public. And doing that at the very cruel and rational, thoughtful way. And that was a very important moment for the Anti War Movement. And it wasnt just in the streets, it was in the senate as well. You hadnt seen this before, whats your impressions, your first reactions . Just a tone of this thing . Its a very serious peace. These are very earnest man, who are both republican and democrat, moderates and liberal. People who have come to the conclusion, that the United States should not be siding in this war. That the tragedy has mounted so much for the years, that they have to intervene to stop. And they are trying to use the legislative branch, to bring the ward to one and. In a sense, creating a bit of a constitutional clash, with the president of the United States. I
These are very earnest men who are both republicans and democrats, moderates and liberal. People who have come to the conclusion that the United States should not be fighting in this war. A tragedy has mounted so much over the years that they have to stop. They are trying to use the legislative branch to bring the war to an end. In a sense, creating a bit of a constitutional clash with the president of the United States. Its very moving piece. Those are all very prominent senators. I knew several of them and work with them. They looked much younger in these pictures but they are really earnest about what they are saying. They were very convincing to the Television Audience that watch them. They had to fight to get the Television Program in the first place and so they made the most of it. Article one, section eight of the constitution reads as follows, the Congress Shall have power to raise and support armies but no appropriation of money to that use shelby for a longer term than two ye
These are very earnest man, who are both republicans and democrats, moderates and liberals. People who have come to the conclusion that the United States should not be fighting in this war, the tragedy has mounted so much over the years that they have to try to stop. Theyre trying to use the legislative branch to bring the war to an end, in a sense creating a constitutional clash with the president of the United States. Its a very moving piece. I worked with many of, them they look much younger in these pictures, but they are very earnest about what they are saying. They are very convincing to the Television Audience that watch them. They made the most of it. Article, one section eight of the constitution reads as follows, the congress should have the power to no appreciation of for a longer term than two years. Our amendment, the mcgovern amendment is sometimes what its referred to. Who are they in what would this have done if it had passed . To back up a little bit, the president of
Speemac. [background sounds] subcommittee on Oversight Committee will now here comes the order. It is hauling hearing in china and the public help emergencies, to curb the Opioid Crisis. The premise of todays hearing is to examine states efforts and successes and adjusting the Opioid Epidemics as well as opportunities for future federal support. And just to let everybody know, doctor alexander, the reason why we are Getting Started a little late. The plane was delayed. But now the dr. Is on our way. We will swear in the witnesses when we get to that. If we have to do that later we will. The. [cheering]. Will now recognize the suffering Opening Statement. As i said, today the committee contends his bipartisan efforts to combat the Opioid Crisis. As we know, the countries in the midst of an epidemic unlike any of recent history. According to the centers for Disease Control and prevention, from 1999, 2017, nearly 400,000 people died from opioid overdoses. In 2017, more than two thirds of
City county task force on opiates that was done across the u. S. We had 20 elected officials at the city and county levels, intensity officials intent county officials. The mayor of little rock, arkansas, it was a cochair on the city side and i was a cochair on the county side. Youll be hearing from one of those Panel Members today when greg speaks. But our work that was done, seems like ages ago. Well be talking about that. I want to thank those of you here in person as well as those f you that are here virtually. We know this is being broadcast live stream and a special thank you to a. R. C. For your partnership. What we do in county government is all about partnerships. We partner with each other. We partner with various agencies especially great partners like aoc, we are thankful for that. This event is the culmination of a year Long Partnership to strengthen the local response on the opiate epidemic across the 13state region. A. R. C. Is a unique federal, state and local partnersh