Political Quotes

On the recordFebruary 23, 2016
I am not criticizing the use of pain killers properly by the group of doctors, and they are probably the vast majority, who are doing the right thing.
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Richard Blumenthal
Democratic · Connecticut

Editor's note · Context

Blumenthal defends responsible prescribing of painkillers while addressing concerns about misuse.

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