“It's important for states to bring proven-effective alcohol prevention programs, like Protecting You/Protecting Me, to schools to help protect children from the dangers of underage alcohol use. Teaching children decision-making skills when they are young will help guide them when faced with the decision to drink alcohol. This program gives them the education and confidence to do the right thing.”
“I don't know what kind of impact it would have. But until there's evidence to support one way or another, we don't have a position. Maybe this would be the one where we would be studying. I don't know.”
“We respect the sovereignty of the nations. We respect the sovereignty issues. But we also believe public safety is a priority and this is an opportunity to keep our state safe.”
