Statement by John P. Walters,
Director, Office of National Drug Control Policy
Before the House Government Reform and Oversight Committee,
Subcommittee on Criminal Justice, Drug Policy, and Human Resources.
February 26, 2002
Chairman Souder, Ranking Member Cummings, and distinguished members of the subcommittee:
I am honored to appear before you today to discuss the President's National Drug Control Strategy. I want to thank the subcommittee for its strong bipartisan commitment to our shared national goal of reducing drug use in America, especially among our youth. Working together, I am confident we can develop a balanced, comprehensive and fully coordinated strategy that will prove effective and will reduce illicit drug use. This is just the beginning of our dialogue; I welcome the subcommittee's involvement and will continue to ask for your guidance as we implement policies and programs to make our nation a safer and healthier place in which to live and raise our families.
Last Updated: March 4, 2002
