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Honoring the Drug Enforcement Administration on its 35th Anniversary

Press Release

Date: Nov. 14, 2007
Location: Washington, DC
Issues: Drugs


HONORING THE DRUG ENFORCEMENT ADMINISTRATION ON ITS 35TH ANNIVERSARY -- (House of Representatives - July 14, 2008)

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Mr. SMITH of Nebraska. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of H. Con. Res. 369, honoring the men and women of the United States Drug Enforcement Administration on the occasion of its 35th Anniversary.

Earlier this year, I had the opportunity to visit the DEA's training facility in Quantico, Virginia.

This training facility is designed to prepare local law enforcement agents to deal with the specific hazards surrounding small, clandestine methamphetamine labs. More than 100 law enforcement officers from my home state of Nebraska have taken part in the training.

We also had the opportunity to speak briefly with agent trainees at the DEA training facility.

I truly appreciate these men and women who are battling against the evil of illegal drugs in the heartland of Nebraska and throughout our country.

These individuals--both the agents on the street and their instructors--deserve commendation for their dedication and sacrifice.

Through public education, vigilance, and the efforts of law enforcement, we can curb the spread of dangerous drugs in our communities.

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