Political Quotes

On the recordNovember 7, 2023
It speaks to the lack of resources for education, for treatment, for preventive services and public safety in Alaska Native communities.
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Lisa Murkowski
Republican · Alaska

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She emphasizes the need for more resources to address the drug epidemic.

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