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On the recordJuly 15, 2019
Fentanyl is also cheap and it's easy to produce, giving a high return for those who seek to profit from the destruction that it causes.
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Diana DeGette
Democratic · Colorado

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DeGette discusses the economic incentives behind fentanyl production and distribution.

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