Hank Johnson actually said...

"Since 1999, almost half a million people have died from opioid overdoses in this country."

"The same family, and Dr. Richard Sackler in particular, who are largely responsible for creating the opioid epidemic are now poised to rake in billions of dollars for a new drug that they say will wea..."

"The actions of Purdue Pharma and the Sackler family are blamed justly for fueling the U.S. opioid crisis."

"Thank you, Mr. Chair, for holding this very important hearing."