Away Quote by Doug Ose
“I sit on the Drug Policy Subcommittee of the United States Congress. I'm on the speaker's task force. This is something people would rather turn away from and not face, but in fact it is possibly the greatest threat we face.”
About This Quote
Source Speech: Congressional Hearing on Drug Policy, United States Congress, 2023
He warns that ignoring drug policy issues poses a severe national threat.
In simple terms: Neglecting drug policy is dangerous.
Key Takeaway
Take drug policy seriously.
Themes
public health
policy
national security
Mood
urgent
concerned
Type
political
call‑to‑action
When to use this quote
- lawmaking
- community health
- law enforcement
Key Concepts
addiction
legislation
prevention
Questions to Reflect On
- What steps can we take to address the threat?
- Who bears responsibility for drug policy reform?
A Different Perspective
Complex politics may hinder effective solutions.
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