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Jelly Roll testifies on fentanyl crisis: ‘Time for us to be proactive’ said the Country artist

Written by James Bryant | Updated on Jul 5, 2024

Watch the opening statement made by Jason DeFord, a country rock star also known as “Jelly Roll,” at a Senate hearing on legislation to tackle the fentanyl crisis. The speaker, Jason D4 (known as Jelly Roll), a musician and former drug dealer, is testifying before a congressional committee about the devastating impact of fentanyl and the opioid crisis in the United States. He begins by highlighting the staggering statistics of drug overdose deaths, with someone dying every five minutes, often due to fentanyl-related causes.

Jelly Roll emphasizes that the opioid crisis transcends political partisanship and affects people from all walks of life, including his own family. He shares his personal experiences of witnessing the devastating effects of addiction, attending numerous funerals of loved ones, and living with the constant fear of losing his daughter’s mother, who is also a drug addict. He urges the committee to take proactive measures to address both the supply and demand sides of the crisis, acknowledging that while the proposed bill may help curb the supply of fentanyl, addressing the demand is equally crucial.

Throughout his testimony, Jelly Roll appeals to the committee members’ humanity, reminding them that behind the statistics are real people craving reassurance that their elected officials care more about human life than ideology or partisanship. He encourages them to engage in conversations about this issue beyond the confines of the committee room and to take decisive action to combat the opioid crisis.

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